By PAUL BEDARD (@SECRETSBEDARD)
The millennial fast track to success in Washington is well-worn, but the top prize of a White House job still requires experience and grunt work, according to job advice from two former top speechwriters.
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Cody Keenan, who wrote for former President Barack Obama, recalled pleas from White House interns seeking jobs. “Why would I hire you now?” he recalled asking.
“You’ve got to build up a little time, be patient,” he said he told the go-getters, adding, “If you stick around, work hard and be nice to people — these are no-brainers — it turns out divine providence can pay off pretty well.”
ICYMI: @codykeenan & @marcthiessen join us in last week’s episode to talk about presidential speechwriting! https://t.co/QH98rU2lA6
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Marc Thiessen, former President George W. Bush’s speechwriter, advised young job seekers to “do grunt work” and pick a mentor to believe in.
