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On-the-job experience

🇬🇧 UK //ɒn ðə dʒɒb ɪkˈspɪərəns// 🇺🇸 US //ɑn ðə dʒɑb ɪkˈspɪrɪəns//

Meaning of On-the-job experience

Experience gained while actively working in a specific job role.

In simple words: Experience gained while working in a job.

On-the-job experience in a sentence

• Many employers value on-the-job experience more than formal education.
• She gained valuable on-the-job experience during her summer internship.
• On-the-job experience can enhance your resume significantly.
• Students often seek on-the-job experience to prepare for their future careers.
• The company provides on-the-job experience to new hires to improve their skills.

How to use On-the-job experience

Typically used in formal contexts like resumes or interviews to describe practical skills learned at work.

Grammar pattern

contain + prepositional phrase

Memory hint

Think of gaining skills while actually doing the job, like training wheels on a bike.

Related words

Collocations with On-the-job experience

• gain on-the-job experience
• value on-the-job experience
• provide on-the-job experience
• acquire on-the-job experience
• lack on-the-job experience

Synonyms for On-the-job experience

• work experience
• practical experience
• hands-on training
• field experience
• job training

Common mistakes with On-the-job experience

• Confused with 'internship experience', which refers specifically to internships.
• Incorrectly used in informal contexts where 'learning on the job' might be more appropriate.
• Omitting the hyphens when writing 'on-the-job'.

Frequently asked questions about On-the-job experience

What does On-the-job experience mean?

Experience gained while working in a job.

What is the definition of On-the-job experience?

Experience gained while actively working in a specific job role.

How do you use On-the-job experience in a sentence?

Many employers value on-the-job experience more than formal education.

Can you give another example of On-the-job experience?

She gained valuable on-the-job experience during her summer internship.

What are synonyms for On-the-job experience?

Common alternatives include work experience, practical experience, hands-on training, field experience, job training.

What words go with On-the-job experience?

It commonly pairs with gain on-the-job experience, value on-the-job experience, provide on-the-job experience, acquire on-the-job experience, lack on-the-job experience.

What are common mistakes when using On-the-job experience?

Confused with 'internship experience', which refers specifically to internships. Incorrectly used in informal contexts where 'learning on the job' might be more appropriate. Omitting the hyphens when writing 'on-the-job'.

How do you pronounce On-the-job experience?

US: //ɑn ðə dʒɑb ɪkˈspɪrɪəns//, UK: //ɒn ðə dʒɒb ɪkˈspɪərəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use On-the-job experience?

Typically used in formal contexts like resumes or interviews to describe practical skills learned at work.