She spent many years working in the hotel industry, and two years ago, she decided to return to full-time study.
Having spent many years working in the hotel industry, she decided to return to full-time study two years ago.
Many employees complained that they had not been informed earlier about the changes to the company’s structure.
Many employees complained about not having been informed earlier about the changes to the company’s structure.
Most interns complained that they didn’t receive any additional training.
The majority of interns complained about not receiving any additional training.
Change the word in brackets: He finally (managed to) get in touch with his line manager.
He’s finally succeeded in getting hold of his line manager.
Jack turned down the internship in Amsterdam because he didn’t realise what an interesting experience he was missing.
Jack turned down the internship in Amsterdam, not realising what an interesting experience he was missing.
As soon as she entered the room with the panel of three interviewers, she started to tremble with anxiety.
On entering the room with the panel of three interviewers, she started to tremble with anxiety.
If you run regularly, your stamina improves.
Running regularly improves your stamina.
It`s enjoyable to be in charge of a large group of people.
I really enjoy being in charge of a large group of people.
I didn’t have previous experience in sales, so I found my first day at work very challenging.
Not having had previous experience in sales, I found my first day at work very challenging.
I saw Tom while he was giving his speech.
I saw Tom giving his speech.
Since the economy is still struggling, unemployment remains a major issue.
With the economy continuing to struggle, unemployment remains a major issue.
As an intern I was given menial tasks with limited responsibility, which I absolutely despised.
I absolutely despised being given menial tasks with limited responsibility just because I was an intern.
It`s very convenient to work from home.
Working from home is very convenient.
Do you think it’s okay with your boss if you leave early today?
Do you think your boss would object to your/you leaving early today?
There some pros and cons when you do not have regular hours.
Not having regular hours in an office has some pros and cons.
As soon as he was told the news about the company’s closure, my father collapsed on the sofa.
On being told the news about the company’s closure, my father collapsed on the sofa.
Since I was a new intern, I was a little unsure of what to do.
Being a new intern, I was a little unsure of what to do.
I heard them while they were discussing the new project.
I heard them discussing the new project.
She regrets that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
She regrets his/him missing the opportunity to study abroad.
You are not allowed to smoke in any enclosed workplace.
Smoking is not allowed in any enclosed workplace.