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 new staff who were on-the-job training expressed their excitement to begin their positions, stated the training was good, and genuinely were happy with their decision to join the team.
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
None of these jobs required a college degree, and for workers looking to continue their education, many came with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
—Darnell Epps, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Some schools offer credit for on-the-job experience, military service, or volunteer activities.
—Leslie Goldman, Parents, 24 June 2024
The instructor is supposed to: Routinely observe and evaluate the student’s on-the-job performance.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 21 June 2024
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
None of these jobs required a college degree, and for workers looking to continue their education, many came with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
—Darnell Epps, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Some schools offer credit for on-the-job experience, military service, or volunteer activities.
—Leslie Goldman, Parents, 24 June 2024
The instructor is supposed to: Routinely observe and evaluate the student’s on-the-job performance.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 21 June 2024
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 4 Jul. 2024.
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