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Occupation

A grouping of jobs or types of work that have similar skills and responsibilities. Types of jobs are classified based on the amount of skill or training needed to do them, as well as on the specific characteristics of the job. Examples of occupations: health-care worker, school teacher, electrician, lawyer.

On-the-job training

Acquiring knowledge and skills while working, by performing tasks under the supervision of a person who has already acquired the knowledge or skill.

Outsourcing

Hiring someone from outside an organization to perform a task for an agreed fee over a set period.