In describing one's work experience at the Student Union, when using the preposition "at," what is the appropriate usage? In the context of working in the Student Union, one would employ the term "once worked for" to indicate having served or been employed there before. "Working at the student union: Once worked at the student union" The original sentence does not specify which school (e.g., high school, university, etc.) the job was held at, so the phrase "at the student union" could be interpreted as referring to any campus where the individual worked.
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Corrected statement: "When working at the student union: Once worked for the student union" By incorporating the preposition "for," we clarify that the job was specifically associated with the Student Union, indicating that the individual had previously served as an employee or administrator within this institution.
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Tone and language adjustments:
- "Once worked at" has a neutral tone, emphasizing past participation without implying a sense of appreciation or regret.
- Instead of specifying a particular school, the corrected statement uses "for" to establish the connection between the individual's previous position and the organization they served at.
Sentence structure: By restructuring the sentence into a subject-verb-object pattern, it becomes more clear that the focus is on the act of working at the Student Union rather than a single specific time frame:
"At the student union, once worked for."
Rephrased phrases: To enhance the emotional impact and create a sense of continuity, rephrase the phrase "working experience" to emphasize the significance of the period at the Student Union:
"The duration of my student union work experience: Once worked for."
Enhanced flow and coherence: With these modifications, the revised statement flows naturally from the initial introduction of "working at the student union" to the description of the individual's work history within the Student Union, ensuring that the transition from past service to current employment is smooth and seamless. The new construction allows for a clearer indication of the level of commitment and dedication displayed by the individual during their tenure at the Student Union.