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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Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
This model, built on a legacy of on-the-job training in Japanese corporations, has evolved into a step-by-step pipeline that transforms temporary trainees into long-term contributors to Japan’s economy.
—Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Ashley Williams founded the on-the-job mentorship initiative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Employers used to frown on social media posting during work hours, but now employees at companies including Starbucks and Delta are being asked to post on-the-job social media content.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
This model, built on a legacy of on-the-job training in Japanese corporations, has evolved into a step-by-step pipeline that transforms temporary trainees into long-term contributors to Japan’s economy.
—Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Ashley Williams founded the on-the-job mentorship initiative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Becoming a certified controller takes years of training, usually starting at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, followed by several years of closely supervised on-the-job practice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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“On the job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20job. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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