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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPutting 'White House' on the resume is less of a boost
Boston GlobeListing a White House gig on your resume used to be considered a sparkling credential, reflecting a stint at the apex of the countrys political power.
But as with so many other things about Donald Trumps unconventional presidency, former staffers in a White House plagued by constant intrigue and controversy are finding their association with this president a bit more complicated for post-administration prospects.
Thats left current and former staffers and there are a lot of them stuck with the advice no job-seeker wants: Adjust your expectations.
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Putting 'White House' on the resume is less of a boost (Original Post)
brooklynite
May 2018
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ck4829
(37,500 posts)1. Taking down the prestige and power of the Putin and white supremacist infected executive branch
Is the most patriotic thing an American can do today.
underpants
(195,560 posts)2. There's a gap here in your work history. Care to explain?
I was in prison.
Are you sure you weren't working in The Trump administration?
Nope. Prison, definitely prison.
Saw that here on DU (I think) months ago.
dalton99a
(92,843 posts)3. "White House 2017-present" means "corrupt racist bootlicker"
