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Working and ageing
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Table 9.2. How older workers acquired knowledge and skills to
perform in current or last job (multiple answers possible)

N %
Studies or initial training 219 74

Additional training in current work 175 59
Self-directed/self-initiated learning, inside or outside workplace 193 65
Learning through work by carrying out challenging tasks 206 70
Learning through life experience 177 60
Learning from others at work 165 56
Learning from networks, working with clients 129 44
Other 23 8
N = 296

Source: Authors.

Table 9.3. Matching of skills and duties in current or last job

N %
I need further training to cope well with my duties 40 14
My duties correspond well with my present skills 137 47
I have the skills to cope with more demanding duties 99 34
I am new to the job so I need some further training to learn
16 5
new aspects of my duties
N=292 292 100

Source: Authors.