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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Both were investigated by the same Massachusetts state trooper whose on-the-job behavior led to his suspension without pay and an internal investigation into his conduct.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Then on-the-job training begins, lasting up to four years and with some failing to make it through.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
And no, there is no rehearsal–only on-the-job training.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Photographers are typically required to have a high school diploma and a moderate level of on-the-job training to build a career in the field and earn a living wage, according to the bureau's database.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Then on-the-job training begins, lasting up to four years and with some failing to make it through.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
And no, there is no rehearsal–only on-the-job training.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Photographers are typically required to have a high school diploma and a moderate level of on-the-job training to build a career in the field and earn a living wage, according to the bureau's database.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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