Anchor Quote by Margaret Brennan
“I was hired at CNBC TV by a financial news anchor named Louis Rukeyser who had spent decades as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. He told me I could learn the craft on the job. That was my first paid gig. Before that I was an unpaid intern at CNN in Atlanta.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNBC Hiring Story, 1990s
Practical experience often outweighs formal training; learning on the job builds competence.
In simple terms: Learn by doing.
Key Takeaway
Seek hands‑on opportunities.
Themes
career development
learning
mentorship
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
career
inspirational
When to use this quote
- first job
- internships
- career transitions
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
experiential learning
media industry
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to maximize learning in a new role?
- How do you complement experience with theory?
A Different Perspective
On‑the‑job learning can be chaotic.
