| A | B |
| computer-aided design | using computers to help create new designs |
| bright-eyed college graduates | recent and excited college graduates |
| self-employed consultants | people who work for themselves as advisors to companies |
| blue-collar workers | employees that work with their hands and bodies |
| white-collar supervisors | generally supervisors who don't do manual labor |
| people-oriented skills | talents that help you to work successfully with different types of people |
| 12-hour day | a work day that lasts for 12 hours |
| four-year degree | a college/university degree that usually takes at least four years |
| after-hours training | studying done after work to better prepare one for the job |
| start-up business | a small company that opens its doors by offering some kind of a new product or service |