Slang
Lit
awesome, super cool
What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
Be exact, got something right
What do we call a CV in America?
Resume
The sentence that clearly states your goal/argument to the reader
Thesis
Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ)
woke
to be aware of social justice issues
Close but no cigar
You were close to winning but didn't actually win.
What's the difference between soft and hard skills?
Soft skills are universal to all jobs and are intangible (can't touch them- like hard worker). Hard skills are job-specific and are tangible (drawing blood).
The type of sentence to start off a main point paragraph
Topic Sentence
When dining in America, what side of the plate is your fork?
left side
A woman (usually white and privelaged) who gets very angry about something and goes crazy, gets sassy, calls the cops, or is mean to another person unnecessarily
Take it with a grain of salt
Don't believe everything you hear/see. It may not be completely true.
What should you wear to an interview?
It depends on the job! Dress 'one step' above what you would wear everyday in your job.
Drawing the readers attention at the start of the paper is called
The Hook
This is the English-language test that is used world-wide.
TOEFL
GOAT
Greatest of all time
Bite the bullet
You do something even though you don't want to, or it's painful (usually not physically) or uncomfortable.
What should you send within 48 hours of the interview?
A thank you note.
The shortened or "boiled down" version of an article that only includes important info is called
summary
What's the difference between a job and a career?
A job is something you do for money. A career is something you CHOOSE to do because you love the work! It's a passion!
She ditched me. What does 'ditch' mean?
Left you behind! Forgot about you.
cost you an arm and a leg
It's very expensive
What is the letter called that sometimes is sent in with a resume?
cover letter
A main point paragraph should have the following 3 types of sentences. Name them.
Topic sentence, information/body, transition
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You can apply for money for the government to help you pay for school.