prepositions in or on

Question

I am confused with preposition. I have experiences in the field of children and young people or I have experiences on the field of children and young people? which is correct?

Children and young people are not a field as such. I have experience in the field of paediatrics. is more likely. — Joe Dark, Oct 03 '15 at 08:01
Isn't it better to say: I have experiences with children and young people — Ormoz, Oct 03 '15 at 08:03
@Ormoz, actually it would be experience, singular, not plural. — barbecue, Oct 03 '15 at 12:26

score -2 · Answer 1 · edited Oct 03 '15 at 12:17

Say "In the field of", like "you are expert in ..." and "writing on .."

When to use “on” and when to use “in”:

In

In denotes “rest at”:

PLACE: He lives in the country. He lives in America.

TIME: I’ll be there in an hour.

MANNER: The child ran down the steps in tears.

REFERENCE: In my opinion we need a referendum. They are happy in their marriage.

I've got expertise in something.

On

On indicates proximity and position above or outside:

PLACE: He sat on the fence.

TIME: He was not thinking well on that occasion.

REFERENCE: He asked my opinion on the matter.

CONDITION: We’ll hire him on your recommendation.

He was writing on this topic.

prepositions in or on

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In

On