on-the-job
adjective
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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The truth is, manufacturing offers lucrative, hi-tech jobs that combine technology, innovation, and opportunity, often straight from high school (or through college training programs) combined with on-the-job learning and paid apprenticeships.
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Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Mentorship and on-the-job learning are much harder when working remotely, while demographic changes mean that younger workers are increasingly competing with their more experienced elders for desirable jobs.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Health care workers face on-the-job attacks, violence Beyond anger directed at insurance companies, Thompson's death is the latest in a number of violent attacks and threats against health care workers, including doctors and nurses, and industry executives.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Most flight attendant positions require at least a high school diploma, experience in customer service and on-the-job training.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Mentorship and on-the-job learning are much harder when working remotely, while demographic changes mean that younger workers are increasingly competing with their more experienced elders for desirable jobs.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Health care workers face on-the-job attacks, violence Beyond anger directed at insurance companies, Thompson's death is the latest in a number of violent attacks and threats against health care workers, including doctors and nurses, and industry executives.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Most flight attendant positions require at least a high school diploma, experience in customer service and on-the-job training.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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