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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According to the Deloitte survey, 86% of Gen Z and 84% of millennials believe mentorship is critical, while 89% emphasize the importance of on-the-job learning.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Controllers typically undergo two to three years of on-the-job training before they're fully certified; for the most complex assignments, the training can stretch to five years.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 June 2025
According to Statista, employees say on-the-job, hands-on learning is the most effective learning format.
—Carol Leaman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The restaurant makes housing available to its employees in two apartments above the shop and provides them with on-the-job culinary training.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Controllers typically undergo two to three years of on-the-job training before they're fully certified; for the most complex assignments, the training can stretch to five years.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 June 2025
According to Statista, employees say on-the-job, hands-on learning is the most effective learning format.
—Carol Leaman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The restaurant makes housing available to its employees in two apartments above the shop and provides them with on-the-job culinary training.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for on-the-job
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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