on the job
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: at work : while working
was injured on the job
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
What the agents can’t do in many fields is make judgment calls using the insight that comes from on-the-job experience, according to labor experts.
—Victor Swezey, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Patel recently sued The Atlantic for $250 million over the outlet's claims about his alleged on-the-job drinking and concerns within the bureau about his ability to lead.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Expanding employment for minors as interns, to get job experiences and training at less cost for the first 1-3 years, on-the-job education coupled with community colleges.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
During the early stage of your career cycle, the primary focus is on development, which involves acquiring skills and gaining experience through education, training, and on-the-job learning.
—Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
What the agents can’t do in many fields is make judgment calls using the insight that comes from on-the-job experience, according to labor experts.
—Victor Swezey, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Patel recently sued The Atlantic for $250 million over the outlet's claims about his alleged on-the-job drinking and concerns within the bureau about his ability to lead.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Expanding employment for minors as interns, to get job experiences and training at less cost for the first 1-3 years, on-the-job education coupled with community colleges.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“On the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20job. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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