experienced person; person with experience
Refers to someone who has personally undergone or been involved in a particular activity, event, or situation. Often used in contexts like job requirements, testimonials, or advice from those who have been through something.
For this job, we give priority to experienced people.
Since he has studied abroad, he can give advice about living overseas.
He is someone with sales experience.
This job posting gives preference to experienced applicants.
Experienced applicants welcome; those without experience are also fine.
Before the surgery, I asked someone who had already been through it.