Career Calculator
Calculate your total work experience duration.
Total Experience
About this tool
The career calculator adds up your work experience across multiple positions and shows the total in years, months, and days. Add as many roles as you need, mark your current job, and let the tool handle overlaps and gaps. Perfect for resumes, job applications, and salary negotiations where exact tenure matters.
How to use
- Enter the start date of your first position.
- If still employed there, check "Current" — otherwise enter the end date.
- Click "Add Position" for each additional role.
- Review the total experience displayed in years, months, and days.
- Adjust dates anytime to see how breaks or new roles change your total.
Common use cases
- Filling out the experience section on a resume or LinkedIn profile.
- Calculating eligibility for promotions, awards, or seniority benefits.
- Preparing for salary negotiations with a precise tenure number.
- Verifying minimum-experience requirements for job postings.
- Tracking total industry experience across changes of employer.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How are overlapping positions counted?
A. Each position is counted independently and added together. For accurate non-overlapping totals, avoid duplicating the same period across two positions.
Q. How is "1 year" defined here?
A. 365 days. The tool then groups remaining days into 30-day months for readability — useful for resumes but not for legal contracts.
Q. Does it count internships and contract work?
A. Yes. Add them as separate positions. You decide what counts as "career experience" for your purpose.
Q. Why are the totals slightly different from my HR system?
A. HR systems often use exact calendar months and may exclude probation or unpaid leave. This tool uses fixed 365-day years and 30-day months for a quick estimate.