Change the underlined words into British English.
1. Multinational corporations have taken over the economy. 

2. A bondholder will be paid first during the liquidation process, then the preferred stockholders.

3. A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) often has a position on the board, and in some cases is even the chair.

4. The company president resigned for failing to halt a steady decline in sales.

5. The labor union has rallied behind the factory, followed by a general strike a few days later.

6. If that date falls on a Saturday, the public holiday transfers to the following Monday.

7. She should describe her professional background on her resume.

8. A travelling salesman is a travelling door-to-door seller of goods.