CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services

252: Overworked?

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty respond to a recent article from The Muse about feeling overworked. Taking stock of their own well-being, they run down ten signs of work fatigue, what might be causing them, and how to combat them.

Mentioned in this episode:

Ten Signs You're Working Too Much (via The Muse): https://www.themuse.com/advice/working-too-much

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

251: Natty Goes To Hollywood

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Natty reports on his recent trip to Los Angeles as part of a Wharton industry exploration trip. He and a group of students were able to visit employers such as YouTube, BBC, Sony, Netflix, and more! Hear his take on the latest industry trends and the vast variety of career paths that the entertainment industry has to offer!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

250: Career Milestones

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Dustin Miller) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It's our 250th episode! The semiquincentepisode, as Natty says. As we hit this major milestone, we reflect on other career milestones, what they mean, and whether or not they're something to strive for.

Thanks for helping us reach 250 episodes!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

249: Defining Career Services

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Natty and Michael discuss why the Career Services offices has its name, when many other schools use different language. They also dive into the difference between being a career advisor versus and career coach, in a wide ranging conversation about why language matters...and why sometimes, it does not.

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

248: Career Movies

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Dustin Miller) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Natty and Michael are joined by guest Dustin Miller as they inventory some of the great career related movies in cinematic history and the lessons you can learn (or ignore) from them!

Mentioned in this episode:

Send Help: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8036976/
Miracle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349825/
The Hangover: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/
The Graduate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/
Cash On Demand: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054731/
Elf: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/
Lord of the Rings: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737
9 to 5: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080319/
Working Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

247: Animated Reactions

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Emily Barrale, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty are joined by Associate Director Emily Barrale, as they react to some career related animated skits from YouTube.

Mentioned in this episode:

Manager “Off Lines” a Meeting: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZFVqd5FnqWQ?si=ne0IfwNXE4-JlNMm
Seven Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/Rf-vxqZlxwI?si=HHdrDhCWHQBfqeZm
Two Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/w6sUlr-aFdM?si=YPnRZSCxRMSzGL-P
Staff cuts: https://youtube.com/shorts/gT9S93x4mf8?si=Q8ZNcEbU4VeS1iWV
No cell phones: https://youtube.com/shorts/4YIzEHkrbJM?si=0i7jkfMI7qiiZlKe

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246: Answering "Why Us?"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Dustin Miller, Natty Leach) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Natty is joined by special guest host Dustin Miller to discuss how you can handle answering the question "Why us?" in a job interview!

Mentioned in this episode:

"Why Blackstone?" via Exponent: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/02/03/how-to-answer-why-blackstone-interview-question-2026-guide/
Penn's Exponent log-in: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/exponent/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

245: Virtual Interviews

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

CS Radio producer Lorna Lina has been having lots of virtual interviews lately, so she joins Michael and Natty in conversation about what the experience has been like. We also cover some Dos and Don'ts as you prepare for your own virtual interviews!

Mentioned in this episode:

Big Interview: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/big-interview/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

244: New Year's Job Search Resolutions

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

It's a new year and a new semester! Michael and Natty run down career fairs, coffee chats, and much more happening as we hit the ground running in 2026!

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Fairs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/
Prepare for the Fair: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/events/2026/01/22/career-fair-prep-workshop-spring-2026/
Arts & Entertainment Funding: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/01/13/penn-funding-for-arts-entertainment-internships-applications-open-now/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

243: Winter Break, Coffee Chats, and More

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The entire CS Radio family has gathered for the holidays! Michael, Natty, Dustin and Lorna reflect on the past year and discuss the best ways to spend winter break on your job search while still having restful downtime. Also, Lorna sheds some light on what students consider "coffee chats" to be versus what Career Services staff thinks!

Happy holidays from everyone at Career Services! We'll be back in 2026!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

242: Hot Topics

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On this week's CS Radio, Michael asks Natty about what "hot topics" he's been hearing in student appointments, and both reflect on what the Career Services staff have been discussing around the office. Topics covered include early recruiting, GRIP applications, balancing class schedules with recruiting and more.

Mentioned in this episode:

GRIP - https://global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/grip/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

241: Mtab Habib, COL '26

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Mtab Habib, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty welcome College senior Mtab Habib, one of our Peer Career Advisors, about her experiences as a first gen student.

Mtab Habib (she/her/hers) is currently a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Health and Societies, concentrating in Healthcare Markets and Finance, and minoring in Neuroscience and Healthcare Management. She has a strong interest in public health and healthcare reform, cultivated through coursework and her past internship experiences. Mtab has previously worked as a Research Assistant in a molecular biology lab, a Private Equity Summer Intern at Hamilton Lane, and a Summer Analyst at Chartis. After graduating this spring, she will be returning to Chartis in New York City as a full-time Analyst.

On campus, Mtab is deeply involved in the First Generation-Low Income Dean’s Advisory Board and the DEI committee for her sorority. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, reading new books, and thrifting with her friends.

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

240: Randi Michel, COL '91 - A Career in Entertainment

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, we're honored to interview College of Arts & Sciences alumna Randi Michel about her career journey. From Penn undergrad to the mail room to becoming a top manager-producer and then back to Penn again as a lecturer, Randi shares advice about how to leverage your Penn network to break into the industry of your choice!

Talent Manager and Emmy Award-winning Producer (“Bessie” starring Queen Latifah for HBO) Randi Michel’s next film projects are: producing two projects with client Queen Latifah and The Henson Company- the animated film “The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear”, based on the fantasy novel by popular German author- illustrator Walter Moers, and the globe-trotting family comedy “We’re The Hendersons” starring Latifah.Randi is also producing with client Travis Scott "Chopped & Screwed" for his Cactus Jack label based on the life of DJ Screw, the legendary Houston D.J. She also put together a comedy series that sold to Apple starring Smartless co-host Sean Hayes and written by “Bad Sisters” writer-producers Brett Baer and Dave Finkel to be Executive Produced by Ben Stiller. Some of Randi’s other notable clients are: global movie star John Travolta, Jenna Elfman, Devon Sawa, Gina Gershon, Colton Underwood, Saudi comedy star Ibrahim Al Hajjaj, and Italian newcomer Manfredi Marini. When client and Legendary Astronaut Buzz Aldrin celebrated 50+ years of walking on the moon- Randi closed an array of endorsement campaigns for him with Omega watches, IBM, YouTube for Major League Baseball and Verizon. Randi is also involved in the film communities of Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia, and a member of the PGA and BAFTA.

Randi heads up the New York office of management-production company Artists First. She has been featured on both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety Industry Power Lists.Randi started in the industry in the famous William Morris Agency mailroom. She was the youngest Agent Trainee to be promoted to agent, and the youngest to be given an agency contract. She went on to be a Partner at WME, and after 22 years at the agency became a manager/producer for her clients.

Randi is a graduate of Beverly Hills High School and the University of Pennsylvania, where she is Faculty in two schools: Visiting Lecturer in Cinema & Media Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Lecturer in the new Master of Communication and Media Industries graduate program at the Annenberg School for Communication.

Randi has been active at Penn as a leader and mentor since graduating. She serves on the Director’s Advisory Council of Penn Live Arts, the University of Pennsylvania’s home for the performing arts.She is a founding member of Penn Arts & Sciences Professional Women’s Alliance, serves as an Alumni Ambassador and is a longtime Kelly Writers House RealArts@Penn Mentor providing internships to Penn undergrads.

Randi is on the Advisory Board of The Said Project, a non-profit bringing theater arts access and mentorships into public schools in New York City and West Philadelphia (http://thesaidproject.com/).

Mentioned in this episode:

Masters of Communications and Media Industries - https://www.asc.upenn.edu/graduate/master-communication-and-media-industries-mcmi

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

239: Report from the Austin Film Festival Wrtier's Conference (2025)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Michael returns from his annual visit to the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference to report on the state of the entertainment industry and share stories about how people get their first jobs as writers.

Mentioned in this episode:

Austin Film Festival - https://www.austinfilmfestival.com

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

238: Offer Negotiation

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Dustin Miller, Natty Leach) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Dustin Miller guest hosts and helps Natty dissect the many moving pieces that go into offer negotiation. He and Natty then relay the advice they give to students who come to them with questions about how to get the most out of an offer.

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

237: Hospitality and Beyond

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Having just been on vacation, Michael is motivated to talk about careers in leisure and hospitality. Like many other industries, hospitality can contain so much more than the obvious, including tracks in finance, technology, even consulting. Coming along with Michael and Natty for this industry deep dive.

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Services Sports & Hospitality Community - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/sports-hospitality/
Cornell's Nolan School of Hotel Administration - https://sha.cornell.edu/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

236: Locked In on LinkedIN

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, Dustin Miller, Natty Leach) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

It's Miller time! Associate Director Dustin Miller steps in for a vacationing Michael to school Natty on the best ways to leverage LinkedIN, the ultimate tips and tricks to get yourself noticed there, and what to avoid.

Mentioned in this episode:

LinkedIN - https://linkedin.com
Career Services LinkedIN Workshop - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/videos/career-champions-2025-linkedin-workshop/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

235: Career Services Hidden Gems

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Lorna Lin) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty take a deep dive into the Career Services website, and campus resources broadly, to find "hidden gems" that can be game changers in your career development or job search.

Please note that the links below may only be accessible to current University of Pennsylvania students, while others may be open to students and alumni.

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Communities - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/industry-communities/
Handshake People Tool - https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/people?page=1&per_page=25
Handshake Collections - https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/stu/collections
LinkedIN Learning - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/classes/?ctag%5B%5D=linkedin-learning
Lippincott Library - https://www.library.upenn.edu/lippincott
Career Services YouTube - https://youtube.com/@PennCareerServices
Exponent - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/exponent/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

234: Lorna Lin, Penn In Washington

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Our student producer, Lorna Lin, sits down on the other side of the cameras this week to discuss her spring semester participating in the Penn In Washington program.

Mentioned in this episode:

Penn In Washington: https://www.piw.sas.upenn.edu/semester-program/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

233: Using AI in Job Applications

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty discuss a recent article published on The Muse about how you should and shouldn't use AI in your job application materials.

Mentioned in this episode:

How to Use AI in Your Job Applications via TheMuse.com - https://www.themuse.com/advice/ai-in-job-applications
Bio Sciences Career Fair 2025 - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/biosciences-career-fair-2025-students-and-postdocs/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

232: Career Fairs, Networking, Ice Cream

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Lorna Lin, Natty Leach) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We're back for the start of a new school year and our eleventh season on the air! This week, Natty and Michael welcome back Lorna from her time in Washington, D.C., look back at the career fairs and networking events that have already happened this semester and ahead at those to come.

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

231: Our Career Playlist

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The staff of Penn Career Services have put together a summer playlist of career related songs! Michael and Natty walk us through each track and discuss the career-related ideas they conjure up in this celebratory tenth season finale! We'll be taking a hiatus for the summer, but we'll be back in September with all new shows! We'll see you next time...

Special thanks to Chris Klaniecki for helping to produce our episodes this semester!

Mentioned in this episode:

Our Career Playlist on Spotify

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

230: Megan Chambers, Reflecting on Career Changes, Self-Assements, Skills

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Our former colleague, Megan Chambers, returns to the podcast to talk about her year of major career changes. In her conversation with Michael and Natty, she reflects on how tools like career inventories and self-assessments have helped her, and how important identifying transferable skills for maximum career satisfaction.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

229: Getting The Most Out of Handshake

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Dustin Miller) — Mon, 5 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, we're joined by special guest Dustin Miller as Michael recaps his recent participation in a Handshake user's workshop, and the entire CS Radio team highlights some of their favorite Handshake tricks and tips.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

228: Springtime Stress

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

As the semester draws to a close, students may face stress on many fronts. From finals to starting a new position, Michael and Natty offer advice on how to get through it all.

Additional resources:

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227: LinkedIN Lunatics

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty brave the depths of Reddit's r/linkedinlunatics to see if there is any real career advice to be mined from it. From weaponizing unlimited PTO to understanding when it's appropriate to be early for an interview, some truly bizarre hot takes from LinkedIN users actually spark some great discussion that can be useful when evaluating your own job search!

Note that Reddit's comment sections can be wild places, so visit at your own discretion.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

226: Professional Associations & Conferences

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty debate the merits of joining professional organizations and going to conferences.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

225: Hannah Smith, Building a Career from Unlikely Paths

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Hannah Smith, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Michael sits down with the newest addition to the Career Services staff, Hannah Smith, Coordinator for the Graduate Students teams. Together, they explore Hannah's wildly diverse career experiences and talk about how having a resume that might seem disjointed at a glance can actually make you the strongest candidate.

224: Planning for the Summer

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

While it's just barely spring, Natty is already dreaming of the summer. So this week, he and Michael discuss the various ways undergrad students can spend their summer, from retail jobs to internships. We also take a look at how early summer recruiting can have ripple effects, both positive and negative.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

223: Job Search Tools - RANKED!

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the spirit of March Madness, Natty and Michael rank crucial job search tools such as networking, resumes, cover letters and career fairs from S to D. Did your favorite tool make the S tier?

Special thanks this week to Chris Klaniecki for technical assistance.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

222: Never Too Late!

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

With spring break over, we're in the "unofficial end of the semester" - but that it doesn't mean it's too late to find a great opportunity for the summer or post-graduation. In a wide ranging conversation, Michael and Natty help you navigate being on the job hunt as the school year winds down and it feels like the clock is ticking.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

221: We're Back! (You're on Spring Break!)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Having finally settled into our new building and new studio, Michael and Natty return to CS Radio just in time to offer some spring break networking advice.

Mentioned in this episode:

Big news! CS Radio is now available as a video podcast on our YouTube channel! Check it out here.

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220: Goodbye 2024, Goodbye McNeil

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with change, growth, and exciting transitions. In this special final episode of the year, we bid farewell to the McNeil Building, Career Services’ longtime home, and share our thoughts on moving to our new space above McDonald’s. From packing up to settling into the fresh energy of our new home, we’re embracing change and looking forward to what’s to come in 2025.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

219: Relocating

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming relocation of our Career Services office from the McNeil Building to the new facility at 3935 Walnut Street (on top of McDonald's), effective at the beginning of the spring semester. We also explore the challenges students face when relocating for summer internships, including the stress associated with moving to a new city. To support students in this transition, we offer practical advice on managing relocation logistics, such as securing suitable housing and budgeting effectively. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of maintaining well-being during this period by practicing mindfulness and seeking support networks. Stay tuned as we navigate the tools and strategies to successfully guide these changes.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

218: David Eisenhower’s Career Reflections

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with David Eisenhower, a faithful historian and passionate teacher to explore his inspiring career journey and his insightful contributions to the field of education. As the grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and, later, son-in-law of President Richard Nixon, he grew up with a deep appreciation for history and public service. Now a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, he reflects on his journey from his formative years to becoming a renowned educator.

In today's conversation, Professor Eisenhower shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path to teaching, offering invaluable insights into how he discovered his calling and turned it into a fulfilling profession. Unlike many who struggle to find their career path, Professor Eisenhower’s passion for teaching has guided him from the very start. Throughout the podcast, we explore the concepts of career and success. While many pursue a career solely to achieve success, Professor Eisenhower provides a different perspective — true fulfillment comes from choosing a career that amplifies your strengths and aligns with your passions. The ultimate measure of success isn’t found in external achievements but in genuinely loving what you do. Professor David Eisenhower embodies this ideal, as he is the definition of someone who pursued a career of his passion. His story is a powerful testament to the importance of following your passion and aligning your career with what truly fulfills you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will resonate with anyone striving for a meaningful and purpose-driven career!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

217: Leveraging Linkedin

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Lorna Lin) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Career Services Podcast, we dive into the powerful potential of LinkedIn as a tool for professional growth and meaningful outreach. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or seasoned professional, leveraging LinkedIn effectively can help you build connections, uncover opportunities, and establish your personal brand. Check it out and see how you can make LinkedIn your ultimate tool for professional growth!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

216: Austin Film Festival 2024 recap with Pete Barry and JoEllen Notte

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the 2024 Austin Film Festival with special guests Pete Barry and JoEllen Notte. Together, we unpack the standout films, share insider moments, and explore the festival's vibrant atmosphere that brings creatives together. Pete, a screenwriter and storyteller, and JoEllen, an author and cultural commentator, give unique perspectives on the festival’s impact on the film and literary community. Whether you're a film enthusiast or a creative looking for inspiration, this episode captures the essence of Austin Film Festival 2024.

Mentioned in this episode:

Pete Barry - www.therealpetebarry.com

JoEllen Notte - https://www.redheadbedhead.com/books/

Austin Film Festival - https://austinfilmfestival.com/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

215: Resume Jump scare with Lisa Giang

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lisa Giang, Lorna Lin, Natty Leach) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Upenn Career Services podcast, we dive into Resume Jumpscare, tackling the most common (and easily avoidable) mistakes that can make or break your resume. Joining us is Lisa Giang, an experienced Career Services staffer, who shares invaluable insights on what every job-seeker should know to keep their resumes clear of red flags. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional, this episode will guide you toward creating a resume that leaves a lasting impression—without the jump scares!

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214: Inappropriate Interview Questions

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of job interviews, shining a spotlight on inappropriate questions that can catch candidates off guard. From inquiries about personal life to those that tread on sensitive topics, we discuss why these questions are problematic and how they can impact the hiring process. Tune in to learn how to advocate for yourself in interviews and ensure a more equitable job search experience for everyone!

Mentioned in this episode:

How To Answer Inappropriate Interview Questions (The Muse)

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213: Interview Pitfalls

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Lorna Lin) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 213 - Are you recruiting this semester? Well, in this must-listen episode of Career Services, we dive into the biggest interview pitfalls that could cost you your dream job—and how to dodge them like a pro! We delve into the common mistakes candidates make—from lack of preparation to over-rehearsing—and discuss how to avoid these traps with thoughtful strategies. But one of the biggest challenges we discuss is striking the perfect balance between being professional and staying relaxed. How do you build rapport without sounding too casual? How do you keep it formal without losing your personality? We break down this delicate dance and share insider tips on mastering it. Whether you're prepping for your first interview or fine-tuning your approach, this episode is your toolkit for turning every interview into a success story. Don't miss out on learning how to keep things cool, confident, and professional to make a lasting impression!

Mentioned in this episode:

https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/big-interview/

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212: Associate Director Brendan Kennedy

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we invited Associate Director Brendan Kennedy to our podcast! Brendan is excited to return to Penn after serving as Penn Upward Bound's College Counselor. He enjoys the opportunity to connect with and support students in their career development, and he is here today to share his career journey with us!

Mentioned in this episode:

MyPenn: Use Penn’s Alumni Directory MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) to search for fellow classmates or update your contact information.
CareerShift: CareerShift was created to help job seekers to find career opportunities. With CareerShift‘s robust company and contact database, users can find current job connections and make meaningful new connections with Penn alum.

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211: Career Conversations on Campus

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We know that students have meaningful career conversations beyond the Career Services office. In this episode, Michael, Natty, and Lorna reflect on who had major career impacts on their lives and discuss how Penn Career Services is trying to bring a philosophy of "career everywhere" to Penn's campus.

Mentioned in this episode:

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210: Start of the Semester Stress

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Lorna Lin, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Season Ten! Michael and Natty welcome our new producer, Lorna Lin (COL '26), and talk about the many career-related stresses we're already hearing about during the first week of school...and how to put them at ease!

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Services on Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/penncareerserv
Career Services on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PennCareerServices
Schedule of Fall Career Fairs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/

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209: Hot Jawns

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 209 - It's our season finale! Hosts Michael and Natty ask celebrity guests (Sam Pasco) questions while they attempt to complete rounds of chicken wings coated in spicy hot sauce.

CS Radio will return in September.

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Referenced in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

208: Interviewing Advice from New Social Media

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 6 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 208 - It's our PENN-ultimate episode of the school year! Join Michael and Natty as they dive into the evolving landscape of job interviews in the age of social media. In this episode, Michael and Natty explore how humor and storytelling can transform your next job interview, taking cues from comedic storyteller Parker Worth. They dissect methods for keeping interviews engaging through relatable anecdotes and strategic humor, ensuring you leave a memorable impression. Tune in as they discuss balancing professionalism with personality, giving you the tools to shine in the competitive job market. Don't miss these valuable insights that could make all the difference in your career journey!

Mentioned in this episode:

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207: Jennie Ripps, COL '09, Founder, Owl's Brew Boozy Tea

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 207 - Brewing Success: Jennie Ripps and the Story of Owls Brew
Join Michael and Natty as they welcome Jennie Ripps, Penn Class of 2003 and founder of Owl's Brew, a pioneering tea-infused alcoholic beverage brand. Jennie shares her journey from an English major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Penn to shaking up the beverage industry with her innovative products. Discover how her liberal arts education fueled her entrepreneurial spirit and helped her navigate the transition from publishing to creating a unique niche in the beverage market.

Mentioned in this episode:

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206: Blue Sky Thinking

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 206—Spring has sprung! Join Michael and Natty as they discuss the power of visionary planning in career development and strategic projects like website redesigns at Career Services. Packed with anecdotes and insights, this episode encourages listeners to dream big and strategically plan for their futures. Tune in to learn how unlimited thinking can lead to tangible outcomes and boost your career trajectory!

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205: Associate Director Alison Howard

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 205 - Michael and Natty brighten a rainy day by welcoming the newest addition to the Career Services team, Allison Howard. As the Associate Director for the grad student and postdoctoral fellow advising team, Allison brings a wealth of experience from her journey through academia to career advising, including her time as a professional editor and independent career coach. She shares insights on the universal challenges faced by grad students and postdocs, emphasizing the importance of translating academic skills for the job market. Highlighting resources like the PhD Career Exploration Fellowship, which she developed, and platforms such as Beyond Graduate School, Allison showcases her dedication to guiding students through their career exploration journeys.

Mentioned in this episode:

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204: Listicles!

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 204 - Dive into the art of standing out with us in a special article review episode. This week, Michael and Natty dissect how to showcase your skills without work experience, navigate the world of AI-generated resumes, and master the cover letter. From framing non-experience in a compelling way to personalizing your job applications for that human touch, they've got you covered. Plus, tips on making your cover letter narrate your unique journey. Whether you're crafting your first resume or negotiating your next offer, this episode is packed with strategies to elevate your career game.

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.theforage.com/blog/skills/negotiation-skills
https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2024/03/14/20-ways-to-showcase-your-skills-to-employers-when-you-have-little-to-no-work-experience
https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2024/03/26/10-best-jobs-for-introverts-and-how-to-land-them/

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203: Advice We Didn't Take

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 203 - Graduation looms on the horizon, but fear not! Dive into this week's episode with Michael and Natty as they unwrap the thrills of Grad Fest and delve deep into the vault of career advice, including the pearls and perils they've personally navigated. From the underestimated power of a well-crafted thank-you note to the audacity of risk-taking in professional paths, they explore how being upfront and authentic can make a world of difference.

Mentioned in this episode:

Take the First Destination survey! Check your email for the link to the survey for a chance to win $250
https://www.instagram.com/penncareerserv
https://www.youtube.com/@PennCareerServices

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202: Career Myths Busted

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 202—We’re back from Spring Break! Join Michael and Natty this week as they dispel career myths from far and wide. Does your major determine your career? Is your GPA too low? Do internships even matter? We answer all these questions and more in this week’s episode.

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201: Spring Break, Employer Treks, and Campus Clubs

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 201 - Happy Spring Break! While you are enjoying your Cancun trip, tune into this week’s episode as Michael, Natty, and Sam discuss a variety of topics. Join us as we talk about Sam’s recent NYC adventures, student clubs' impact on career development at Penn, and much more!

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200: THE 200th EPISODE!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

EPISODE 200!!! - Dive into the celebration of CS Radio's 200th episode with a special edition featuring the hilarious and innovative game "Job Job" from Jackbox Games. Michael and Natty are joined by guests Dustin Miller, Anne Dickinson, and Pete Barry, and tune in as they embark on a humorous journey through improvised interview questions, showcasing their quick wit and creative thinking. Reflecting on the episode's fun and the insights gained into the unpredictable nature of job interviews, the team emphasizes the importance of authenticity, quick thinking, and a relaxed demeanor in real-life interview scenarios. Join the crew as they explore the parallels between the game's lighthearted challenges and the real-world skills needed to ace interviews!

Mentioned in this episode:

Jackbox Games Job Job Link
- https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/job-job

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199: Making Smart Decisions in Interviewing

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 199 - Michael and Natty tackle key post-interview steps, navigating interview conflicts with class schedules, and utilizing Career Services' offices for interviews. They offer strategies for communicating with professors and employers to manage scheduling conflicts and highlight the value of conducting interviews in the dedicated, quiet spaces of Career Services. This episode serves as a crucial guide for students striving to balance their academic responsibilities with the pursuit of their professional ambitions.

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Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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198: Heather Knox, Spring Recruiting

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 198 - Michael and Natty welcome special guest Heather Knox (Employer Relations Coordinator), as she shares her transition from opera singer to career services. Join us as we dive into the resurgence of on-campus recruiting, the importance of in-person networking, and upcoming employer engagement opportunities. Heather offers valuable insights for students navigating the evolving career landscape.

Mentioned in this episode:

Contact Heather
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/staff/#heather-knox
UPenn Career Fairs
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/

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Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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197: Jialin Huang

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 197 - Jialin Huang (Coordinator, Pre-Grad Team) joins the show this week to discuss her journey to Penn Career Services! A graduate of Muhlenberg College this past December, Jialin talks about her externship program, utilizing networks, and advice for seniors getting ready to graduate. Jialin lists her top tips to stay organized as students get ready to switch from student life to work life.

Jialin joined Penn Career Services in January 2024 as a Coordinator to the Graduate & Professional School Advising team. Jialin holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration and minor in History from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. She previously completed a Social Media & Marketing internship at Muhlenberg College’s Career Center and is passionate about helping students with their professional and academic journeys. She is a Philly local and enjoys going to pilates, barre, yoga, and kickboxing classes in Center City and Rittenhouse Square. Outside of work, Jialin loves trying out new cafes/restaurants in the area along with doing DIY arts and crafts.

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Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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196: Preparing for Spring Career Fairs

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 196 - Welcome back! Join Michael and Natty for the first episode of the new semester as they discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Career Fairs! Be sure to download the Handshake app as you navigate this year’s career fairs.

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Fairs this semester
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/
Need a headshot?
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/free-professional-headshots-in-the-career-services-photo-booth/

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195: Associate Director Jon Niles, Making the Most of Winter Break

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 195 - It’s the last episode of 2023! Jon Niles (Associate Director, Engineering) joins Michael and Natty this week to discuss his career, role at Career Services, and his family legacy in career counseling! Later, Michael and Natty discuss how to use your winter break best to get ahead on your career search. Have a good Winter Break; we will see you in 2024!

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194: Career Everywhere at Penn

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 194 - The semester is almost over! Join Michael and Natty this week as they discuss Career Everywhere - what it is, how to engage, and what resources are available. Career Services doesn’t just happen in the Career Services office, it happens everywhere! Tune in as we discuss the Career Champions program, Handshake, and more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Champions
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/career-champions/
Natty’s Career Champions Video
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/videos/career-champions-quick-tips-leadership-skills/
More on Career Champions
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/conference-2023/
UPenn Career Services Blog
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/

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193: Storytelling in Your Interview

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 193 - It's getting chilly outside and we're feeling the holiday vibes! Join Michael and Natty this week as they discuss the best way to tell your story in an interview. Discover why sharing a compelling story can be more impactful than just stating facts.

Mentioned in this episode:

Article:
- https://ivyexec.com/career-advice/2023/land-into-your-dream-job-by-story-telling-not-fact-telling/
STAR Method:
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/videos/interviewing-the-s-t-a-r-method/
Mission Rejected:
- https://www.missionrejected.com/

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Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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192: Thank You Notes

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 192 - Happy Thanksgiving! As we take time off for the holiday, don’t forget to THANK your interviewer! Join Michael and Natty this week as they talk about everything you need to know about Thank You notes - from what is an appropriate thank you to how to show you were engaged with your interviewer; you’ll be THANK-ing yourself for listening to this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

Library Events: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events

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191: CS Grab Bag - AI and Underused Tools

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 191 - Join Michael and Natty as they reach into the CS Radio grab bag to discuss the role of AI in career searches and highlight underutilized job search resources like Lippincott Library's databases. Discover how AI is reshaping career advice, why certain Penn resources remain hidden gems for job seekers and more!

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190: Recapping the Austin Film Festival 2023

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 190 - Pete Barry is BACK this week and recapping everything from the Austin Film Festival! Join us this week as Michael and Natty discuss the festival with Pete and dive into the current state of entertainment!

Mentioned in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

189: Tell Me About Yourself

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 189 - Tell us about yourself! Join us this week as Michael and Natty discuss the vague, open-ended (but opportune!) interview question of “Tell me about yourself?” Don’t suffer with those four words any longer - we have you covered! Every Penn student often grapples with striking the right balance, but remember: if you're in the room, you've already proven you can do the job. Now, it's all about showcasing your unique journey, both on paper and in conversation. Dive deep with us as we provide interview insights and master the art of self-introduction!

Mentioned in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

188: Jeremy Cohn, WH '09; CEO of Moody Tongue Brewing Company

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngeis) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 188 - CS Radio is joined by Wharton alum, Jeremy Cone, who transitioned from finance to the hospitality world with his craft brewery, Moody Tongue. Jeremy delves into his Penn journey, the ins-and-outs of managing Moody Tongue, and offers advice on career explorations and pursuing passions. Discover why it's key to follow your interests for fulfilling work!

Mentioned in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

187: What Is A Cover Letter

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

To Whom It May Concern,

It’s Episode 187 - and we’re talking all about Cover Letters! Cover Letters are opportunities to showcase YOU to employers - join us as we discuss everything you need to know about Cover Letters, including:

Who to title your letter to
Reviewing before an interview
AI playing a role in crafting the document
Template or no template

And much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Cover Letter Guide: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/cover-letter-writing-guide/
PCAs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/peer-career-advisors/
Career Services: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/
Union Update: https://time.com/6320222/mean-girls-tik-tok-movie/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

186: Unions

Mon, 2 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 186 - Returning guest Pete Barry joins the show this week to discuss unions! We discuss the importance and intricacies of unions - and touch upon both the Resident Advisers union campaign and the recent writer's strike agreement.

Mentioned in this episode:

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185: Navigating Job Offers

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 185 - Deal, or no deal!? Join CS Radio this week as we discuss navigating job offers! Michael and Natty cover everything from what is and isn’t negotiable, approaching asking for more money, and how to respond if you don't get what you ask for. Ask enthusiastically, and advocate for yourself! Don't miss out on these insights to ensure you make the best decision for your future.

Mentioned in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

184: Start of the Year Updates: Recruiting, Career Fairs, Head Shots and More!

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngeis) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 184 - Welcome back! CS Radio begins its 9th season with a ton of updates - from career fairs beginning (both in-person and virtual!) to recruiting notes and, of course, the BRAND-NEW PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT BOOTH! Come in, get a (free!) headshot, and learn more about everything Career Services can do for you!

PHOTO BOOTH LEARN MORE:

https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/free-professional-headshots-in-the-career-services-photo-booth/

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183: Looking to the Summer and Beyond, with Matteo Akbarpour and Sam Pasco ('24)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 183 - It’s the last episode of Season 8! For our final episode, we recap the season and talk with our podcast producer Sam Pasco and PCA Matteo Akbarpour about what they have on tap for their summer plans and their personal implementation of CS Radio wisdom! Thank you for joining us this season, and we’ll see you next time, on CS Radio!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

182: Email Emergencies, "Just in Time" Recruiting

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngeis) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 182 - It is the PENNultimate episode of the season! Join us as we discuss a new article written by Adam Grant in the New York Times titled "Your Email Does Not Constitute My Emergency." We share our thoughts on the article and how it relates to values, wellness, and setting boundaries in the workplace. Also, coming up is the Ivy+ Just-in-Time Virtua Career Fair - be sure to sign up!

Mentioned in this episode:

Your Email Does Not Constitute My Emergency
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/opinion/email-time-work-stress.html
Ivy+ Just-in-Time Virtual Career Fair:
- https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/37964/student_preview?token=12tFo-piW9BosnAfwJ3emkzMu9lJTY2CFcihfKh-QtcYQ8e89_iY4Q

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

181: Dustin Miller, M.Ed on Career Advising, ChatGPT, and Philly Cheesestakes

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 181 - Natty has returned from his conference, and the guys are back this week now talking with the newest member of the office - Dustin Miller! Just 3 weeks into the office, Dustin details his experience so far, thoughts on ChatGPT for professional development, and his Philly Cheesesteak rankings!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

180: Careers & Caverns (Third Edition)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 180 - Hear ye, hear ye! Behold, Dungeon masters unite! Just like a case interview, planning is essential for any noble quest. This week the bards of CS Radio discuss the plan-making process through the lens of the upcoming movie “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” - Only In Theaters March 31st!

Mentioned in this episode:

Dungeons & Dragon Honor Among Thieves: https://www.fandango.com/dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-2023-227740/movie-overview

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

179: Interviewing Season Begins...Again

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 179 - It’s March Madness in the Career Services office as students are preparing for interviews! Michael and Natty discuss how best to prepare for this interview season; there are no right or wrong answers - but you do need to be goal oriented! Learn about what students are concerned about and how to best prepare for an interview (it may be simpler than you think!). Whether you are a senior or a sophomore, doing in-person or virtual, be sure your personality and preparedness come across. Much like this episode, your interview should feel like a conversation!

Mentioned in this episode:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

178: Can I Reneg on a Job Offer?

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngeis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Episode 178 - Welcome back from Spring Break! This past week, Michael and Natty dived into the topic of reneging on a job offer. While it may be tempting to back out of a commitment due to changing circumstances or a change of heart, we discuss why it's important to honor your commitment and how to say no if necessary. We also touch on the concept of "career mojo" and how reneging on a job offer can impact your future opportunities. Tune in to learn more about navigating the delicate balance between honoring your commitments and taking control of your career.

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.themuse.com/advice/can-you-renege-on-a-job-offer

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

177: Writer JoEllen Notte on Becoming a Published Author

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 177 - Our first guest of the new year! Author JoEllen Notte joins us to talk about her journey from blogging and social media to becoming a fully published author. She discusses her first book, her battle with depression, and her latest work!

Mentioned in this episode:

In It Together
- https://www.theredheadbedhead.com/books
JoEllen Notte on Twitter
- https://twitter.com/JoEllenNotte
JoEllen's websites
- https://www.theredheadbedhead.com
- https://linktr.ee/joellennotte

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

176: Spheres of Influence (Four Influencing Styles)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 176 - It may be cold outside, but we are heating up our leadership skills! Join us as we divide into an article from our friends at The Muse as we explore four types of influence one can use at work to convey messages and approach tasks more effectively. Need help conveying the message you have in your head? Take a listen and schedule a meeting with Career Services!

Mentioned in this episode:

Article
- https://www.themuse.com/advice/types-of-influence
Design Fair
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/2023-design-career-fair-in-person-student-page/
How to Win Friends and Influence People
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People
Career Services
- Penn Career Services

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

175: Clifton Strengths and Other Assessments

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 175 - This week, we discuss Cliftonstrengths, a philosophy focused on identifying and developing one's innate talents rather than their weaknesses. Everyone has different styles, but how learning more about yours can help you understand not only yourself but how others view you. Curious to explore your own strengths and weaknesses? Check out “Career Explorer” through Career Services!

Mentioned in this episode:

Curious to test your strengths? Start here:
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/careerexplorer/
“Little Red Book”
- https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

174: Bad Advice from Reddit

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 174 - We’re looking at Reddit! Join Michael and Natty this week as they discuss bad and outdated advice from Reddit. "Son, you shouldn't schedule a single vacation day the first year of your job. It shows you're committed" maaaaybe isn’t the best advice anymore - tune in as they discuss this, switching companies, knowing your values, and more! Stick around until the end when they boys talk about the infamous CS student who wants MONEY!

Mentioned in this episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

173: Looking Ahead to the Spring - Career Fairs, Info Sessions, Workshops and AI!

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngeis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 173 - Happy New Year! We’re back to kick off the new year and discussing a wide range of great opportunities that this semester has to offer - including the Career Fair coming up this week with a variety of companies coming from nonprofits, to government, to finance, to healthcare, and more! The broadest fair yet is coming up this Friday! Additionally, we'll hear an update from Sam about his studies and internship plans.

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Fairs:
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/
PCA’s
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2019/08/22/introducing-peer-career-advisor-pop-ins/
Improv for Interviews Workshop Sign up:
- https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/10276343
Career Services Events Calendar
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/events/default/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

172: Careers (The Board Game!) with Emily Barrale and Jackie Moriniere

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 172 - Our holiday special and final episode of the year! In this episode, Michael and Natty are joined by special guests Emily Barrale and Jackie Moriniere, and they're playing the Careers board game! Follow along as the team navigates the pursuit of fame, money, and true love. Will they succeed in their career goals, or will they face challenges along the way? Tune in to find out!

Thank you for joining us for another season of the Careers Services podcast. We'll be back with more career advice and insights in the new year. Happy holidays!

Mentioned in this episode:

Our playing board
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2022/12/careers-game-scaled.jpg
Natty’s IMDb
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13296458/
Careers (board game)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Careers_(board_game)

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

171: Ella Studdiford & Sydney Breslow, Two Different Paths to the Same Job

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week we have not one but TWO great guests! Join Michael and Natty as they chat with Ella Studdiford and Sydney Breslow - the newest members of the Career Services family!

Ella is a graduate of Lehigh University, where she played lacrosse and majored in Journalism. After graduation, Ella began her career in education living abroad in London and working as a PE instructor for an independent all-girls school. Most recently she worked for the Council on International Educational Exchange as a project manager contributing to recruitment, communication, operations, events, and alumni engagement.

Sydney grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ and attended Rowan University. There, she received a bachelor’s degree in Communications and graduated May of 2022. In her free time she enjoys binging the latest tv shows, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out with her 3 dogs.

Learn more:

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170: Our New Associate Director, Laura Brasch

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Back from Thanksgiving, we introduce our newest staff member to the Career Services team: Laura Brasch!

Laura joined the Career Services team in November of 2022 as the Associate Director of Career Services within the College of Arts & Sciences. She is excited to continue practicing her passions- helping to guide students both professionally and personally throughout their college career and beyond. Laura’s interest in higher education stems from her time as a student-athlete on Gonzaga University’s Women’s Rowing Team. Armed with a strong interest in athletics, Laura went on to graduate with her MS in Sport Business from Temple University in 2019.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

169: Thanksgiving Break and the Job Search

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving break! The squad discusses how to use the downtime as a chance to get comfortable with how to use job boards. Plus, we discuss what to say to a family they may or may not be pressing you about your internship/job search. Don’t worry - you’re not too late! (unless you’re in finance, consulting, or tech - in that case you should be with an advisor ASAP: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/)

Additional topics include:

Researching for interesting job titles
Staying in touch and connecting with friends at home
If you live in a city - local accessible networking
Meet with Career Services - but have a purpose

Mentioned in this episode:

The Gobbler
- https://www.wawa.com/fresh-food/hoagies

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

168: Avoid Toxic Job Postings

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngeis, Sam Pasco, Natty Leach) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week on CS Radio, the squad discusses another article from The Muse - this time on how to identify a potentially toxic workplace environment! Be wary when a posting uses cute or quirky titles, vagueness in the description, or an extremely broad salary range. Learn about all this and more on this week’s episode!

Mentioned in this article:

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

167: Report from the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference 2022 with Pete Barry

Mon, 7 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Back from a short hiatus, the group discusses Michael’s trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference (https://austinfilmfestival.com/) with guest Pete Barry. Join us as we dive into the entertainment industry, a recap of the conference, and what stood out as the industry emerged from the shadow of COVID. Topics include the modern way writers are breaking into the writer's room, screenwriters' thoughts on a virtual workplace, and the illustrious party scene at the conference!

Mentioned in this episode:

Austin Film Festival
- Search “J. Michael DeAngelis”: https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/panelists-and-awardees/
- How To Make A Fiction Podcast Panel: https://sched.co/1BpqE
- https://austinfilmfestival.com/
Ricardo Bare (Level designer)
- https://twitter.com/ricardobare?lang=en
Untitled Goose Game
- https://goose.game/
James Hart - The Heart Chart
- https://www.ifhacademy.com/james-v-hart-screenwriting-masterclass

Pete Barry

Official Website
- https://www.therealpetebarry.com
IMDb
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4797889/?ref_=tt_cl_t_11
Pete previously on CS Radio
- https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2020/11/02/cs-radio-episode-118-opportunity-in-austin/
- https://cs-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/cs-radio-episode-100-advanced-careers-caverns

Mission Rejected

Official Website
- https://www.missionrejected.com/
IMDb
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14320302/?ref_=nm_knf_i1
Porch Room
- https://www.porchroom.com/

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

166: First Jobs After College, Navigating Job Offers, FOMO

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Alright, so you made it through the applications and interviews, and now you have some job offers! Michael and Natty go over some FAQs about what to expect from your internship/job offers - while keeping in might that what you do right out of undergrad is rarely what you're going to be doing for your entire future. It’s about transferable skills and growth! Join them as they discuss FOMO, being confident in your decision-making, and more!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

165: Gareth Bohn & Susan Visoskas, The Career Services Operations Team

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The boys are back from break! With October underway, we have our first guests of the season! The Career Services Operations team is in-studio as Susan Visoskas (Operations Manager), and Gareth Bohn (Operations Coordinator) discuss their roles and responsibilities in the Career Services office. They discuss how they contribute to the behind-the-scenes functioning of the office and how they build community through the PCA program.

Email Susan and Gareth:

Mentioned in this episode:

Peer Career Advisors - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/peer-career-advisors/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

164: Quiet Quitting

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Quiet Quitting…one of the most talked about topics right now. This week the CS Radio squad discusses what it means, how it ties into our conversation last week, and how to best handle responsibilities that are outside your job description.

Mentioned in the episode:https://www.themuse.com/advice/not-everyone-can-quiet-quit

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

163: Workplace and Professional Boundries

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Internships can be demanding, and you want to do your best, but how do you balance boundaries when it comes to also living your life? Join the CS Radio crew as they discuss how the rise in remote opportunities can make setting boundaries more difficult than ever. Also, Michael and Natty share their own unique experiences with workplace balances from early in their careers.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

162: Your First In-Person Interview

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Interviews, Interviews, Interviews! Join the CS Radio squad as they discuss the return of IN-PERSON interviews. Michael and Natty discuss a way to approach body language, comparisons to virtual interviews, and one essential item that you might need to have handy!

Questions discussed include:

Should I bring a physical copy of your resume?
Do I need to buy a new outfit?
What happens if the interview goes off-script?
How can I engage with multiple interviewers?
How can I practice interviewing on-campus?

Mentioned in this episode:

8 Body Language Tips for Your Next Job Interview | The Muse
UPenn Navy Screenprint Padfolio
Visit Career Services and click on "Appointments" to schedule a mock interview

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

161: Sam Pasco, Networking, New Media Jobs

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Sam is back! Michael and Natty learn about Sam's Summer and discuss the various in-person opportunities for career advancement happening on campus this semester.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

160: Returning to Campus, What's New in Career Services

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Season Eight! Michael and Natty catch up on new developments in Career Services since our last episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

Peer Career Advising

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

159: Mylène Kerschner, Research and Consulting Manager

Mon, 2 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The prodigal host returns! It’s the last episode of the season, and we have Season 1-6 host Mylène Kerschner joining the guys talking about her new role, NFTs, and her switch from education to consulting! Have a good summer!

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https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by

A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by

J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by

Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

158: Summer Experiences

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The end of the semester is near! While you’re finalizing your summer internship and job plans, don’t overlook these supplemental experiences. Tune in this week as the guys discuss supplemental summer experiences and chances to enhance your resume! (*did someone say micro-experiences*👀👀)

Links:

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https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by

A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by

J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by

Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

157: Student Workers, Work Study, PCAs

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:55:00 +0000

It’s a beautiful day for a podcast as the squad discusses jobs on campus, the definition of work-study, and the application process to be a PCA!

Career Services Home:

https://careerservices.upenn.edu/

Opportunities:

PCA:

Previous PCA conversations:
- Autumn
- Sadie
Peer Career Advisors
Come Pop-In!

Natty Leach’s Email: nleach@upenn.edu

Deadline to Apply: May 2nd at 8 am ET

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https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

156: Career Mashups

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Spring has sprung! Michael and Natty bring back an old favorite: Article Review! Listen as the duo discusses a recent article from Ivy Exec about Career Trajectory.

Article:

https://www.ivyexec.com/career-advice/2022/the-career-trajectory-of-the-future-the-mashup/

https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

155: Early Spring Job Search Strategies

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sam Pasco, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 4 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Hearing back from internships can be a stressful waiting game - but don’t fret! - Michael and Natty share their best times for searching, finding, and filtering internships. You can be successful, and you’re not too late!

Resources mentioned:

Handshake
LinkedIn
UPenn Network
CareerShift
MediaBistro
Indeed
Monster.com

Make an appointment with Career Services today!

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CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

154: Megan Chambers, Career Switching, Early Recruiting

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Sam Pasco) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Join us this week as our new staff member Meghan Chambers (Associate Director - Wharton Undergrad, meganch@upenn.edu), talks about commitment, career fairs, and her life in her role with Career Services.

Career Services Fairs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/

Student Sign up: https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/30893

What Do People Do All Day: https://anchor.fm/sara-isabel-seymour

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Megan’s love for experiential learning has always driven the work she does. She is passionate about helping students connect to meaningful experiences, and believes that hands-on learning is an extremely important part of one’s career journey. In 2014, Megan received her Masters of Education from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In 2018, she relocated back to the east coast, and prior to joining Penn was an advisor at Drexel University. Outside of work, she loves to spend time exploring her new home of South Jersey with her husband and son. While she loved her time out in Seattle, she is happy to be back east where she originally grew up!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

153: Emily Barrale, Undergraduate Outcomes by Industry, Data Visualizations

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The boys are back from hiatus! The mandatory mask mandate is lifted and Michael and Natty are lifting the curtain up on the industry reports for the Class of 2021. Returning guest Emily Barrale (Data Visualizations & Analytics Manager) joins the pod to detail the numbers, explain industry vs job function, and COVID impacts.

Mentioned in the episode:

Post-Graduate Outcomes: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/post-graduate-outcomes/
Undergraduate Class of 2021: https://cdn.uconnectlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2022/01/2021_Undergraduate_Career_Plan_Survey_Report.pdf
Post-Graduation Industry Report: https://cdn.uconnectlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2022/03/2021_Industry_FDS.pdf

Emily Barrale is an Associate Director in Career Services, serving students and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences to help them succeed in their future career and internship plans. She also manages reporting, analysis, and data visualization for the Career Services department as a whole. Emily holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Temple University. In her free time, she paints, plays piano, and takes care of her extensive collection of house plants.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

152: Kevin Curry of FitMenCook

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

LIVE from Platt Student Performing Arts House, Michael and Natty welcome author and social media personality Kevin Curry who shares his journey into fitness and social media! Listen to Kevin's story and hear exclusive audience Q&A from the event on this week's episode of CS Radio.

Mentioned in the episode:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

151: Lisa Giang, Exploring Career Data, Transferable Skills

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Michael and Natty welcome the new coordinator for our graduate students and nursing teams, Lisa Giang, who shares how her background in G.I.S. made her a unique candidate for her current role and how you can use specialized skills to pivot to a new job. We also welcome our new student producer, Sam Pasco to the CS Radio team!

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by
Sam Pasco

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

150: Dr. Joseph Barber, The Future of Career Services

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Natty and Michael celebrate 150 episodes by welcoming the new Director of Graduate Career Initiatives, Dr. Joseph Barber, to have "blue sky" conversations about the future of Career Services.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylene Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced and Hosted by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Edited and Mixed by
Sam Pasco

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149: Mark Kaloko, CareerExplorer and Other Inventories

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Mark Kaloko) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We're back! As the new semester finally gets under way, Career Services is going through many changes, including new staff. On this week's episode, we welcome the newest member of our College advising team, Mark Kaloko, who discusses the importance of self-assessment and career inventories with us.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
J. Michael DeAngelis

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

148: PCA Autumn Leak on Being a Student Athlete, Consulting, and Endorsements

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In the final episode of 2021, Michael and Natty sit down with PCA Autumn Leak to discuss being a student-athlete, Penn's volleyball program, transferring skills from sports to her career path, exploring consulting, and student-athlete endorsements.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

147: Remembering Stephen Sondheim, Finding and Building Mentor Relationships

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sadie Kilar) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Today Michael and Natty sit down to discuss the power of mentorship, their personal experiences with mentors, and how you can become connected with a mentor at Penn.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

146: Talking About Your Career Over Thanksgiving Break

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sadie Kilar, Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this year's Thanksgiving episode, Michael and Natty discuss how to talk about your career goals with family members, the importance of meeting with Career Services after break, steps you can take to prepare for your career over Thanksgiving, and what to do if a family member disagrees with your career aspirations.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

145: Changing Your Email in Handshake, Summer Survey and Outcome Reports, Virtual Government Career Fair

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, Sadie Kilar, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Natty and Michael dive into the CS Radio grab-bag to discuss changing your personal email in Handshake, the fastest way to get seen in Career Services, the importance of filling out your summer survey, and upcoming career fairs.

Mentioned in this week's episode...

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

144: Jackie Moriniere, Engineering Careers, Penn Face

Mon, 8 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, Natty and Michael are joined by Jackie Moriniere the Associate Director of the Career Services Engineering Department to discuss engineering career service, the differences between Drexel and Penn, asking for help when you need it, and navigating rejection during the job search.

Topics Covered:

The benefits of improv on interviewing and career skills
What it's like to work with engineering students through a career services lense
The differences between Drexel and UPenn
What is 'Penn Face' and the importance of being vulnerable and asking for help when you need it
Navigating rejection and ghosting during the job search process
Career placement vs. career services and what benefits you long-term

Mentioned:

Employers Ghosting Applicants | What to Do If You Don’t Hear Back

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

143: Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference 2021 (Screenwriter Best Practices, the Rise of Streaming, Networking Tips, and TikTok in the TV Industry)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Natty Leach, J. Michael DeAngelis, Sadie Kilar) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Michael recaps his recent trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference and discusses how COVID has impacted the media industry and other revelations from the festival.

Topics Covered:

The shift from cable to streaming services and how this has impacted movie and tv production
How tv shows, movies, animation, and general production shifted due to COVID
Working as a screenwriter and how having multiple examples of your work is beneficial
The importance of making personal connections within industries and networking with everyone you meet
How TikTok stars fit into scripted tv shows and movies

Mentioned:

Austin Film Festival - https://austinfilmfestival.com/
Twine (Branch storytelling for video games) - https://twinery.org/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

142: Answering "What Makes You The Best Fit For This Job?"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (Sadie Kilar, J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:11:45 +0000

This week, we unpack MUSE's How to Answer “Why Are You a Great Match for This Role?” Without Feeling Like You’re Bragging article.

Resources Mentioned:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

141: Peer Career Adviser Sadie Butcher, Resume Tips, Transferable Skills

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Peer Career Advisor and College of Arts and Sciences senior Sadie Butcher. We discuss how PCAs can support you in appointments, when you should start working with Career Services, how to communicate skills and responsibilities on your resume, and more!

In this conversation with Peer Career Advisor Sadie Butcher, we discuss...

Peer Career Advisor responsibilities & how they can help you in appointments
The importance of having your resume and cover letter updated & reviewed by a PCA
When students should start working with Career Services
Focusing on your larger skill sets and impact when writing your resume
How Career Services can benefit students looking to pursue a career in any industry
How positions like human resources, marketing, and management can be highly specialized in various fields

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

140: Tina Anino, Career Wardrobe, On Campus Interviewing

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (University of Pennsylvania Career Services) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this grab bag episode, we discuss…

Reviewing resumes and researching summer internships
Dressing for professional roles and how workplace attire has evolved
Mock-interview prep for Summer 2022 internships
Primary and secondary candidates in the on-campus recruiting process (predominantly tech consulting and finance)

Show Notes:

Career Wardrobe Resources: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/career-wardrobe/
On-campus recruiting on Handshake: https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/postings
On-campus interviewing video tutorial: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/student-on-campus-interviewing-faq/
Vault interview guides: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/vault/ (links will be updated to redirect properly soon)
Firsthand: https://firsthand.co/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - 139: "Send Off"

Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:58:57 +0000

The Penn Career Services team shares their favorite memories and gratitude to Mylène.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by
Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 138: "Mylene...Rhymes with Penn"

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In her final episode as co-host, Mylene reflects on her time at Penn and her favorite moments from CS Radio.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 137: "Hellos and Goodbyes"

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:02:59 +0000

In the Season 7 premiere, J. Michael and A. Mylene reach into the CS Radio grab bag for questions on meeting with Peer Career Advisors, the upcoming Career Carnival, virtual info sessions, and more!

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Sadie Kilar

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 136: "The Penn Peer Career Conferece"

Mon, 3 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Sixth Season Finale. J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by Dr. Joseph Barber to talk about the importance of seeking out professional development and to preview this summer's Penn Peer Career Conference.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 135: "Following Up On Follow Ups"

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:56:00 +0000

Applied for that dream job but haven't heard anything yet? Get through a first round interview but are now left hanging? CS Radio is here with tips about when and how to follow up with a potential employer.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 134: "Presenting..."

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:48:40 +0000

Presenting has become even harder than usual in the age of virtual meetings - and harder yet when no one has their camera on. Michael and Mylene review some strategies for acing the virtual presentation.

Show Notes:

Six Tips to Rock a Remote Presentation (via The Muse)
Pat Hayashi
Calder Kerschner-Rivera, our mascot

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 133: "Be Prepared...But You Probably Already Are"

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Mylene and Michael tackle a frequently asked question: "Should I pay for special training before my finance internship?"

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 132: "The Podcast Life"

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Mylene and Michael are joined by podcast and producer Shannon Perry to discuss why podcasting is an attractive thing to have on your resume, and why podcasting is such a fast growing industry itself.

Show Notes

Four Ways Podcasting Improves Your Chances of Being Hired (via Vault)
Audiotocray.com
Oz-9

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 131: "Spring Mix"

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

J. Michael and A. Mylene reach back into the CS Radio grab bag for questions on Zoom fatigue, remote internships, summer funding, and more!

Show Notes

Four Causes of Zoom Fatigue and How to Combat Them (via Standford)
Handshake "Remote" Jobs Search Shortcut (Requires Handshake account)
Request a Career Services program
Summer Funding FAQs

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 130: "Work Styles Quiz"

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Are you supportive and expressive or logical and data driven? A leader or a follower? A sticky noter or a planner? Michael and Mylene take a quiz to investigate their working styles.

Show Notes:

What's Your Working Style? (via Idealist)

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 129: "SCAMMED!"

Mon, 8 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Mylene and Michael are joined by Handshake Manager Natty Leach to discuss the rise of fraudulent job postings and how you can protect yourself from getting scammed.

Show Notes:

Job Scams Are On The Rise - Here's How You Can Spot Them (via The Muse)

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 128: "Consulting Detectives"

Mon, 1 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Thinking about a career in consulting, but not exactly sure what that entails or how to prepare? Mylene and Michael share insights from current MBAs who have experience in the field.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 127: "Introverts in the Spotlight"

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:22:06 +0000

Are you an introvert and worried about how you might succeed in a bustling, extroverted industry? Michael and Mylene explore ways to find the role that is right for you even if it doesn't appear to be at first glance.

Show Notes

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 126: "Dust Off Your Resume"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The start of a new year is always a good time to revisit your resume. Michael and Mylene discuss some options you might want to consider when looking at your resume in 2021.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 125: "All in the Timing"

Tue, 9 Feb 2021 20:16:42 +0000

It's time to reach into the CS Radio grab bag! Michael and Mylene answer many questions about our expanded summer funding program and recruiting for summer 2022 banking jobs now.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 124: "Your Board of Directors"

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

CS Radio is back for 2021! Michael and Mylene take a look at the concept of having a personal "board of directors" and how they can help shape your career.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 123: "Let's Talk About Everything with Keerthi Jayaraman"

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000

J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by Keerthi Jayaraman to talk all things podcast. Keerthi offers tips and tricks and discusses the success of her own podcast, Let's Talk.

Show Notes:

Let's Talk podcast

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 122: "30 Seconds"

Mon, 7 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Inspired by Bill Gates, J. Micheal and A. Mylene demonstrate the perfect 30-second interview answer!

Show Notes:

Bill Gates Gives 30 Second Interview Answers (via Forbes)

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 121: Meet Jillian Cener

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (University of Pennsylvania Career Services) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:52:27 +0000

J. Michael and A. Mylene welcome and introduce Jillian Cener, a new member of Career Services team! Jillian discusses her new role and the GRIP program.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 120: "Gloria Kim, Pre-Med PCA"

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

We welcome Gloria Kim, our Pre-Med Peer Career Adviser, to discuss what it's like to be pre-med during a pandemic and what questions her fellow pre-med Penn students have been asking.

Show Notes:

Same Day Pre-Med Advising

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 119: "Down But Not Out"

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

J. Michael and A.Mylene tackle the topic of preventing career stagnation during the pandemic. They offer tips and tricks to keep yourself and your abilities fresh and run through new features on career websites that might provide help with this.

Show Notes:

Idealist

CareerShift

LinkedIN Learning

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & A. Mylene Kerschner

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 118: "Opportunity in Austin"

Mon, 2 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by Pete Barry to discuss and share industry insight from the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference.

Show Notes:

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 117: "The Wellness Factor"

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by special guests Sharon Fleshman and John Tuton to discuss the importance of wellness.

Show Notes:

Wellness @ Penn

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 116: "Summer Reflections"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (University of Pennsylvania Career Services) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Micheal and Mylène take a look back at the Career Services' Summer Funding recipients of last year and look forward to potential opportunities the next summer may hold.

Show Notes:

Summer Funding Reflections

STEM Virtual Career Fair

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 115: "Meet the PCAs"

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Michael and Mylene welcome special guests to talk about peer advising at Career Services! Dragon Chan and Ashley Qin join to offer perspective on the services offered by Penn's PCAs and provide helpful tips and tricks for students!

Show Notes:

Learn More About PCAs

Dragon's Bio

Ashley’s Bio

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 114: "Asking for Help in Difficult Times"

Mon, 5 Oct 2020 14:21:49 +0000

Planning on reaching out to that workspace contact this week? Michael and Mylene offer tips and tricks on effective networking in the virtual space!

Show Notes:

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 113: "Remote But Running!"

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:06 +0000

Our 6th season starts with Michael, Mylène and the entire CS staff still working from home, but that doesn't mean there's anything less to talk about! Thanks for joining us for our sixth year - we can hardly believe it!

Show Notes:

Our theme music is "The Strip" by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created and produced by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Mixed and edited by Kelsey Padilla

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 112: "The Pandemic, Career Services, and the Job Search"

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:08 +0000

Michael and Mylene check in to talk about how the pandemic has effected jobs and internships, and how Career Services is continuing to provide help to students and alumni. Plus, a fond farewell to our producer and editor of the last four years, Karen Yang, who reflects on her time with at Penn and talks to us about what she's hearing from other students in this weird time.

One way or another, we'll be back for Season Six. We hope that's this fall! Thank you for listening and stay safe.

All of the resources we talk about in this episode are available on our website: https://careerservices.upenn.edu

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 111: "Stay in Touch"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:18 +0000

Didn't land a job but want to be considered next time? Network with an employer who isn't hiring just now? Michael and Mylene advise on how you can stay in the front of a potential employer's mind. Enjoy!

Show Notes

3 Ways to Stay Connected if You Didn't Get the Job (via Idealist)

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CS Radio - Episode 110: "Benefits"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 2 Mar 2020 05:00:08 +0000

Considering a job offer or offers? Remember that there's more than just salary to think about. This week, we take a look at benefits both tangible and untangible that should factor in to any job offers or negotiations you are undertaking! Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits (via Idealist)

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CS Radio - Episode 109: "In The News"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:12 +0000

Any publicity is good publicity. At least that's what they say. Michael and Mylène have a frank discussion about an article that appeared in last week's Philadelphia Magazine regarding earlier recruiting by banks and the ripple effects its had in academia.

Show Notes:

Penn Students Buying Their Way Into the Right Classes (via Philadelphia Magazine)

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CS Radio - Episode 108: "ACTING!"

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:00:06 +0000

Nervous about an interview? About to make a big pitch to your boss? Negotiating for a salary? Try approaching it through ACTING! Michael runs Mylene and Karen through decades of theatrical training in under twenty minutes.

Enjoy.

Show Notes:

How to Excel at the Moments that Matter: Think Like an Actor! (via TED Ideas)

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CS Radio - Episode 107: "Find Your Funding"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:20 +0000

In need of summer funding? Need a grant to continue your research? Michael and Mylène take a look at resources from Penn and externally that can help. Whether you're an undergraduate or a graduate student, this episode contains a lot of helpful resources, ideas and deadlines.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 106: "Burnout"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 05:00:03 +0000

Feeling burned out? Overwhelmed? Or maybe you're dealing with someone one who is? This week, Michael and Mylène reflect on a series of articles about identifying and dealing with feeling burned out, in your job search or otherwise.

Enjoy!

Show Resources:

Curated list of articles on burnout (via Pocket)

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CS Radio - Episode 105: New Year, Same Podcast

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:01 +0000

Happy 2020! Michael and Mylene welcome Penn students back to campus with a rundown of resources. Hear what made one student say "I wish I'd known about these sooner!" and we explore treasures of the Career Services website.

Show Resources:

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CS Radio - Episode 104: "Self-Evaluation: What Not Why"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 9 Dec 2019 05:00:13 +0000

It's the last episode of 2019! Before the holiday break, is it time to do a quick check-in with yourself? Michael and Mylene take a dive into a recent New York Times article about when you should be considering a career change - tips that also apply to those who are starting out on their job search!

Have a happy holiday season and a wonderful winter break! CS Radio will return in early 2020 with more of Season Five.

Show Notes:

Thinking About a Career or Job Change? Read This! (via The New York Times)

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CS Radio - Episode 103: "7 Things To Do Before College Is Over"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 2 Dec 2019 16:27:45 +0000

Have an adventure. Find your "five." Learn a new skill. What are the seven things you should do before you leave college? Michael and Mylene discuss and debate advice from Penn alumna Liz Wessell, founder of WayUp.

Enjoy!

Show Notes:

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CS Radio - Episode 102: "Someone Else's Dad"

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:38 +0000

Michael and Mylene welcome Wharton MBA alum Peter Yawitz, aka Someone Else's Dad, to talk about his new career advice book "Flip Flops and Microwaved Fish". Peter is the host of the Advice from Someone Else's Dad podcast and web video series that addresses questions that face college grads just entering the workforce. Peter shares his wisdom, warmth and humor as our very special guest.

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 101: "Advanced Careers & Caverns"

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:38:48 +0000

In the second part of our 100th episode experiment, two experienced D&D players attempt to use their gaming skills to do a consulting case interview. A great peak inside the world of case interviewing and a look at the unexpected places (like gaming) you might pick up the skills to ace them!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 100: "Careers & Caverns"

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:00:22 +0000

In celebration of 100 episodes, CS Radio sits down to play Dungeons & Dragons! What does tabletop role playing have to do with careers? More than you might expect - particularly when it comes to case interviewing! In the first of a two-parter, experienced case interviewers Mylene Kerschner, Natty Leach and Jingy Yen play their first game of D&D and then reflect on where it intersects with case interviewing. Join your Dungeon Master, J. Michael DeAngelis as we play the inaugural game of...CAREERS & CAVERNS!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 99: "Entertainment Week"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 4 Nov 2019 17:00:19 +0000

Michael returns from the Austin Film Festival and Writer's Conference with unique industry insights from the world of film, television, podcasting and new media. Plus, Mylene recaps an event held while Michael was on the road about careers in talent agencies! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 98: "Scares and Surprises"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:00:07 +0000

It's Halloween, but CS Radio is here to make things a little less scary with resources in some surprising places.

Enjoy!

Show Notes:

ISSS
Lippincott Library
GRIP
College Houses & Academic Services
The Muse
New York Times Career Section
Pre-Med Podcast Suggestions
Career and Motivation Podcast Suggestions
New Butterfingers are Terrible! (CS Radio does not endorse this viewpoint.)

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CS Radio - Episode 97: "Helping Your Penn Student"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:00:01 +0000

This episode is for Penn parents! As Family Weekend and holiday breaks approach, how can you be most helpful when talking to your child about their career search? Michael and Mylene tackle some of the most frequently asked questions by parents and provide resources that parents can use to help their Penn student or grad with their job search!

Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Parents section of the Career Services website
Career Plan and Summer Survey Outcomes Data / Industry Timelines
Penn Parents homepage

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CS Radio - Episode 96: "Don't (Just) Say YES"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:13 +0000

Have a job offer? AMAZING! But don't feel you need to accept on the spot. This week, we take a look at the art of negotiating. Michael and Mylene draw on examples from their own experiences, as well as some recently published advice from employers.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

Nine Words and Phrases to Avoid When You're Negotiating (via Fast Company)
Three of the Most Common Challenges Women Face in Negotiations (via HBR)

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CS Radio - Episode 95: "40 Best Interview Questions"

Mon, 7 Oct 2019 15:05:22 +0000

First Round Review recently ran article polling CEOs and Hiring Managers about what their favorite interview questions are and it really sparked with Michael and Mylene. They share some of what they think the best interview questions are and what some of the best answers might be. Before that, tough, we welcome Kate Lawrence, the new administrative coordinator for the graduate student team to talk about her role, her other career as an exhibiting artist and some of the interview questions she's face.

Enjoy!

Show Notes:

40 Favorite Interview Questions from Some of the Sharpest Folks We Know

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CS Radio - Episode 94: "Midterm Madness"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:12 +0000

It's hard to believe, but it's already midterm season at Penn. (Despite not actually being mid-term.) When exams start pilling up at the same time as you're on the job and internship search, things can start to feel overwhelming. This week, Michael and Mylene discuss how to strike a balance, find that moment of calm and turn challenges (and even failures) into something positive.

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CS Radio - Episode 93: "Damage Control"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:00:09 +0000

Landing an interview is amazing, but how do you handle potentially uncomfortable questions? This week, J. Michael and A. Mylène cover "damage control" - addressing potential landmines in an interview such as legal issues, health issues, gaps in your resume or transcript, or just answers that don't land as well as you hoped. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 92: "Zen and the Art of On Campus Interviewing"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:18 +0000

On Campus Recruiting is dead! Long live On Campus Interviewing! On Campus Interviewing starts this week. Michael and Mylene talk about some changes to OCR/OCI this year and why it's so important to place wellness above everything else. Be good yourself and be good to one another.

Show Resources:

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CS Radio - Episode 91: "What's New"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 9 Sep 2019 04:00:11 +0000

Welcome to season five! There's so much new in Career Services this year and we're going to cover it all! Michael and Mylene are back for another year of insightful interviews and career resources. This week, we take a deep dive into the completely redesigned Career Services website and introduce our new Peer Career Advisor program.

Show Resources

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CS Radio - Episode 90: "Live Show" (Season Finale)

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:34:31 +0000

It’s the last episode of Season Four! Thank you so much for being loyal listeners! We’ll be back in September with more great career related conversations! Last week, Michael and Mylene were joined by Natty Leach for a live broadcast of CS Radio on Intsagram. The discussion was about an recent article in the New York Times about the perils of following your “passion,” followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Enjoy and we’ll see you next season!

SHOW NOTES

[Why Following Your Passion is Such Terrible Advice](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/21/smarter-living/why-find-your-passion-is-such-terrible-advice.html) (via NY Times)

[Do What You Like or Like What You Do?](https://ulife.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/blog/2010/06/21/do-what-you-like-or-like-what-you-do/) (via Penn & Beyond)

[Career Services on Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/penncareerserv)

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CS Radio - Episode 89: "Summer Prep"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:53:01 +0000

The summer came blowing in across the sea…or at least it will be soon! As the semester nears its end and the promise of summer stands tantalizingly before us, Mylene and Michael take a look at what you can be doing now to pre-plan for a career ready summer! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 88: "Bad Decisions"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:00:15 +0000

Spring Fling is over. Finals are upon us. Everyone is tired…but we have to keep our level heads about us in all things. From taking care of yourself to examining how you’re presenting yourself online, Michael and Mylène offer up some advice on avoiding bad decisions. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 87: "Her Alma Matters"

Mon, 8 Apr 2019 21:03:39 +0000

It’s our first podcast crossover! This week, we are joined by the host of the Alma Matters podcast, Riane Puno (COL ’18) to discuss how she discusses the career paths of different Penn alumni on her show. It’s Penn podcast synergy at its finest! Enjoy!

Show Notes

Alma Matters podcast (iTunes)

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CS Radio - Episode 86: "Data Viz Whiz"

Mon, 1 Apr 2019 13:18:52 +0000

This week, we are joined by the newest member of the Career Services family, Emily Barrale, the new Associate Director for Data Analysis and Visualization. We get to learn a little about Emily, including the work she was previously doing for the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Then we take a look at some of the career outcomes for the Class of 2018, which Emily has just compiled into a report. Enjoy!

Show Notes
* Class of 2018 Career Plans Survey Report

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CS Radio - Episode 85: "Mom & Pop"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:05:00 +0000

There have been a lot of stories in the news this month about parents getting perhaps TOO involved in their children’s lives. When is it appropriate for a parent to get involved with their child’s career search? How can parents work with Career Services? This week, Myelene and Michael are answering all those questions and more! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 84: "Money Pool"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:00:40 +0000

It may seem like a distant dream, but summer is just around the corner! Students may be facing difficult decisions about taking low-paid or unpaid internships and research opportunities, and while some deadlines have passed, there are still funding opportunities available across the university. Today, Mylene and Michael discuss where you can find them and how quickly you need to act on them. Also: How DID Scrooge McDuck swim through hard currency? Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 83: "Opening Lines"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:00:12 +0000

Networking is an essential part of career development and exploration, but it can often feel intimidating to dive right in to conversations with people you may not know. This week, Michael and Mylène review some great opening lines to use in “blind” networking…and some not so great ones too. Enjoy!

Show Notes

30 Brilliant Networking Conversation Starters (via The Muse)
Polar Bear Jokes

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CS Radio - Episode 82: "Streaming"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:18:28 +0000

It’s CS Radio with our very special guest host, N. Thomas Leach! (Yaaaay!) While Mylene takes a well deserved long weekend, Michael is joined by friend of the podcast Natty Leach to discuss the emerging career field of being a live streamer/YouTuber. If you’re interested in making this your career or if you’re already streaming and want to know how it might apply to your job search, this conversation has something for you! This is the first of what we hope will be several looks at emerging career fields.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 81: "Volunteer"

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:33:28 +0000

This week, we welcome one of our newest Career Services staff members, Donald McIver, to help us discuss the benefits of volunteering. Whether you’re looking to learn how to highlight your volunteer service on your resume or what volunteering opportunities exist – this is the episode for you! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 80: "Aging Up (Not Out)"

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:02:06 +0000

It’s our 80th episode! What better way to mark this birthday than with a special episode about aging in the workplace. Our special guest is Dr. John Tuton, a long-time adviser here in Career Services, who talks about what it’s like to age up in the workplace, how to handle potential cases of ageism and how to pivot your years of experience into something new and exciting. This interview was so engaging, we dedicated the entire episode to it!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 79: "Thank Yous"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 4 Feb 2019 14:25:21 +0000

We’re back with our first episode of 2019 and the spring semester! With on-campus recruiting gearing up and four career fairs already behind us, Michael and Mylène take some time to discuss why sending a thank you is so important – and the unexpected power of receiving them. All that, plus a closer look at the February events calendar. Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 78: "Break For It!"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:00:58 +0000

We made it! It’s the last episode of the semester and the last episode of 2018! Winter break is the ideal time to decompress, relax and connect with friends and family. It’s also a good time to do some simple, even fun things to prep for a springtime career search. Thank you for listening and we look forward to speaking with you again when we return in mid-January of 2019! Happy holidays!

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CS Radio - Episode 77: "Destress Before Finals"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 3 Dec 2018 15:35:31 +0000

There’s just two episodes left in 2018! When the semester winds down, stress levels tend to rise up. Mylène and Michael discuss all the resources on campus and across the city that can help you decompress as we head into that final push. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 76: "A Link(edIn) to the Past"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:22:14 +0000

This week, we’re happy to announce the return of an annual tradition: the Career Services LinkedIn Photobooth! With that event now on the calendar, Michael and Mylène take a look at the basics of setting up a LinkedIn profile, some tips and tricks helpful to undergraduate job seekers on LinkedIn and the benefits of joining groups. Also, information on this week’s Nursing Career Day. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 75: "Cooking with Gas"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:00:39 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! A very hungry J. Michael and A. Mylène are heading into the holiday thinking about work-life balance. Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on what really matters and to decide if you’re really cooking with gas or just simmering. It’s a metaphor filled cornucopia this week. Enjoy

Show Notes

The Downside of Work Life Balance (via James Clear)
What is Tryptohan?

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CS Radio - Episode 74: "Interview Best Practices"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:00:11 +0000

Tis the season for interviews! Indeed, here in Career Services, both Michael and Mylène have recently been on search committees as we do our own hiring. In this week’s episodes, we’ll talk about some of the best things you can do in an interview and what will really stand out if omit them! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 73: "Dispatches from Austin"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 5 Nov 2018 14:00:29 +0000

Michael returns from Austin, Texas with a report on what he learned at the 25th Annual Austin Film Festival & Writer’s Conference. Find out what’s new in the world of film, television and podcasting! Enjoy!

Show Notes

Death of the Hollywood Middle Class (via Fast Company)
ScriptNotes podcast (Recommended listening: Episode 373: Austin Live Show)

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CS Radio - Episode 72: "Executive Director Barbara Hewitt"

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:52:07 +0000

We’re pleased to welcome Career Services’ new Executive Director, Dr. Barbara Hewitt to the podcast. As our listeners may know, Barb has been with Career Services for twenty years and has recently transitioned into this leadership role. J. Michael and A. Mylène talk to her about her vision for Career Services, the changes she’s seen in the field and the changes she foresees still to come. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 71: "Everything Old Is New Again For Grad Students"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:52:33 +0000

Hot on the heels of last week’s look at the revamped home page for our graduate students and postdocs, we’re taking a look at a revamped career students for STEM grad students and postdocs! J. Michael and A. Mylène are joined by Tara Giagrande, Administrative Assistant for the graduate student teams in Career Services, who tells us all about this week’s Biosciences Career Fair. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 70: "The CS Internet of Things"

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:46:02 +0000

Celebrating 70 episodes! Special guest Helen Pho, Associate Director at Penn Career Services, joins us to talk about the major overhaul coming to the PhD and Postdoc section of our website. While on the topic, Michael and Mylène highlight other new additions and classic hidden gems of the sometimes overwhelming CS website. Enjoy!

Show Notes

Graduate Student landing page (Will update to new site when live)
New Digital Career Resources page

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CS Radio - Episode 69: "Long Term Goals"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 8 Oct 2018 13:00:08 +0000

Early in your career but not sure where you’re ultimately headed? Just starting the job search but don’t know what your end game is? Just starting out but totally don’t know what you want to do with your life? A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis have you covered. Enjoy!

Show Notes

Setting Long Term Career Goals (via The Muse)

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CS Radio - Episode 68: "International Edition"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 1 Oct 2018 13:00:28 +0000

Inspired by a recent blog post by our colleague, J. Michael and A. Mylène take a look at some of the challenges facing international students at Penn and catalog some of the many resources available to them through Career Services, Penn and globally!

Enjoy!

Show Notes

Blog Post: Resources for New International Students
Goin Global (CS Online Subscriptions, Requires PennKey)

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CS Radio - Episode 67: "OCR Madness"

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:00:10 +0000

On Campus Recruiting season is officially underway. We know that it can be overwhelming, even confusing and it’s the one area of Handshake that isn’t as straightforward as it could be. Luckily, Natty Leach, our Handshake job and internships manager stops by to clarify things for A. Mylène and J. Michael.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 65: "A Rose By Any Other Name"

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:15:33 +0000

SEASON FINALE. We’ve come to the end of another school year and another season of CS Radio. We’ve also come to the end of Pat Rose’s time as director of Career Services at Penn. We’re joined by an incredible array of guests who stopped by to reflect on Pat’s time at Penn and her contributions to Career Services. CS Radio will be back in September, but remember that Penn Career Services is open all summer long to both students and alumni. Thank you for listening and we’ll see you in season four!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 64: "Grab Bag!"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:00:50 +0000

It’s time for the spring grab bag! A little of this, a little of that, but all questions that we’ve been hearing lately in career advising appointments. Thank you notes, mistakes on an application, gearing up for a move, we’re going to cover all of it this week on the penultimate episode of the season!

Enjoy!

Show Notes

Thank You Notes
What to Do When You Make a Mistake on an Application (via The Muse)
Relocation Resources

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CS Radio - Episode 63: "Spring Fashion"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:28:03 +0000

Unsure what to wear to an interview? An info session? The first day on the job? Just what is business casual anyway? Fashion is ever changing and the rules about what is appropriate business attire not only changes over time, but from company to company. This week, Michael and Mylène (well, mostly Mylène) try to answer as many questions as is fashionable in a thirty minute podcast! Plus, we take a quick look at the ways Career Services can help those who are in need get new work clothes for free. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 62: "Fall Ahead?"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 2 Apr 2018 14:28:23 +0000

April is here and with it brings spring weather, the start of baseball season and the end of the semester. Yet, unbelievably, it may be time to start thinking ahead to fall recruiting! Michael and Mylène help you take a deep breath, sort out which industries will be recruiting in the fall (for summer 2020!), which stay with a more traditional timetable and why this accelerated recruiting process is happening in the banking industry. All that and more! Enjoy!

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CS Radio: Episode 61 - "Survey Says..."

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, Natty Leach) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:29:34 +0000

We’ve got a guest host in the house! While Mylène is off on a well deserved vacation, N. Thomas Leach sits in with J. Michael DeAngelis to discuss career plans surveys. For seniors, it can seem like one more piece of busy work to complete during an already busy time, but the information collected is invaluable to Career Services and to your peers. Natty and Michael discuss how the information is collected, why it’s important and the many ways that current students can access and interact with the survey data when planning their own careers.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 60: "30-60-90"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:00:27 +0000

Thank you for being a loyal listener through 60 great episodes! This week, Mylène and Michael discuss an idea brought to them by an alum user of our office – how to make the most of your first 30, 60 and 90 days on a new job! Plus, some announcements about Penn Career Services tech offerings that frequent users will want to hear. Something for everyone in this week’s celebratory episode.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

The 30/60/90 Plan (from Glassdoor)
A pat on the back!
Penn Career Services Digital Career Resources

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CS Radio - Episode 59: "Negotiating / First Gen Grad Students"

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:34:23 +0000

Two separate but related topics this week. First, Mylène hopes a story from her own past will help you have a better future as we talk about the down and dirty truth about negotiating salaries. Then, we’re really happy to welcome our colleague Helen Pho into the studio. Helen is an adviser on the graduate student and postdocs team and has specifically been heading up programming and initiatives aimed at first-generation graduate students. Find out about some of the work she’s already been doing and what’s being planned – there’s a lot to get excited about. Enjoy!

Show Notes

Mylène’s blog post
“Don’t Leave Money Behind: A Negotiation Webinar for Women” (featuring CS Director Pat Rose)
Graduate Student Resources from Penn Career Services

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CS Radio - Episode 58: "Two Very Different Career Paths"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:00:51 +0000

Michael has been on the road again exploring careers in entertainment. This time, he takes us out to LA to learn about the having a manager and/or an agent and pitching a screenplay to Hollywood. Back on the East Coast, Mylène honors President’s Day by helping you navigate the sometimes difficult process of applying for jobs in the federal government. All that and more on this week’s bi-coastal episode! Enjoy!

Show Notes
Digital Career Resources (from Career Services): Includes access to Tom Manatos Job Board for government jobs and Variety for careers in entertainment.
USA Jobs
Partnership for Public Service

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CS Radio - Episode 57: "Live from the Spring Career Fair"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:59 +0000

Michael and Mylène take you live (on digital tape) to the Spring Career Fair to speak with two recruiters – one from the world of finance and engineering and the second from a non-profit look to recruit diverse talent into the housing market. A brief but fascinating episode this week! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 56: "First Impressions"

Wed, 7 Feb 2018 16:13:05 +0000

Sorry for the short delay in getting this week’s episode online. It’s a terrible way to make a first impression, which is exactly what we’re talking about on this week’s episode! Mylène takes a look at an article from the Wall Street Journal that discusses the various signals we can give off in the first seconds of a meeting. We’re focused today on keeping that job after you’ve landed it! Also, from the vaults, Michael finds a recording from 1992 of a program that we still give every year! What’s changed in the nearly three decades? Tune in and find out! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 55: "Job Trekking"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (University of Pennsylvania Career Services) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:44:08 +0000

It’s career fair season again. It’s possible that you find keeping up with all the employers you have or want to connect with daunting. It can be easy to be overwhelmed or feel disorganized before, during or after a career fair. Michael and Mylène discuss some of the techniques they like to use to stay on top of things, including the online platforms JobTreks and CareerFair+. Plus…are business cards still a thing? Are career fairs even still a thing? All that and much more on this week’s episode! Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 53: "Resolutions"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:17:09 +0000

It’s the last episode of 2017! The end is in sight, but the stress of finals, papers and even the impending holidays can really be killer. This week, Michael and Mylène discuss how you can wrap up 2017 in a really positive way and head into 2018 with your best foot forward! Find out about how making a very short list of your successes and finding ways to talk about them over the holiday break can make you happier and more career ready! We’ll see you back here in late January! Happy holidays!

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CS Radio - Episode 52: "Article Review"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:54:15 +0000

This week, we review two articles that recently came across our desks in Career Services. The first talks about a timely subject – using the winter holiday season for your job search. Then we look at a story about being aware of cultural differences about social media when working and volunteering abroad, with a special appearance by social media sensation Savior Barbie. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 51: "First Generation"

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:58:21 +0000

Colleges and universities across the country, and Penn in particular, are starting to pay more attention to the special needs of First Generation and Low Income (FIGLI) students. This week, Michael and Mylène are joined in the studio by first generation student Ana Miletic (COL ’18), who is the professional development chair for PennFirst – Penn’s student run body aimed at connecting FIGLI students with one another and offering support and increased awareness of the many services open to them. Join us for this very special and insightful conversation with an amazing student leader.

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 50: "Thankful"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:30:05 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re unbelievably grateful to have reached this, our milestone 50th episode! We’ve gathered together an all star line up of our Career Services colleagues to reflect on what they’re grateful for this holiday season. Plus, Mylène and Michael discuss how students can best use their Thanksgiving break for their career search and tips for having those sometimes stressful turkey day dinner table conversations. Thank you for listening and subscribing – here’s to the next 50!

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CS Radio - Episode 49: "Writers Inc"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Wed, 8 Nov 2017 18:37:28 +0000

This week, Michael reports on his trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference. If you have wondered what it takes to break into playwriting, screenwriting, writing for television or creative podcasting, Michael has great advice straight from the mouths of industry professionals. Learn how to network effectively and what professional organizations are there to support you. All that and more on this unique and insightful episode!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 48: "The Curse of Reneging"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:48:10 +0000

Happy Halloween! In this year’s terrifying installment of the CS Radio Halloween Special, we tackle the curse that follows those who reneges on a job offer! We also talk about ways that receiving a job offer can be scary and ways to tone down the terror of negations. It’s all treats and no tricks when Mylène and Michael are on the job.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 47: "Career Wellness"

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:51:28 +0000

Beyond even being on the job market, career planning and exploration at all levels can be an incredibly stressful and difficult task. This week, we take a close look at resources available to help you stay well prepared and release your stress while planning your career. Mylène and Michael welcome back their colleague, Dr. Joseph Barber, to talk about how Penn Career Services partners closely with CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) to provide career wellness resources to the campus.

Enjoy!

Show Notes

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CS Radio - Episode 46: "The Unexpected Question"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 9 Oct 2017 13:00:50 +0000

Michael and Mylène reflect on an interesting article about unexpected and challenging questions asked during real interviews from major companies. Play along as we go through some real brain scratchers that interviewees have been asked at places like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Uber and Trader Joe’s! We’ll give you our best answers and advice on how to handle these seemingly impossible questions and what employers are really looking for when they ask them. It’s one of our favorite episodes to date!

Enjoy!

Tough Interview Questions

13 Crazy Interview Questions from Awesome Companies (The Muse)
Four Insanely Tough Interview Questions (And How to Nail Them) (The Muse)
Interview and Question Types (Career Services)

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CS Radio - Episode 45: "The Penn7"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Tue, 3 Oct 2017 15:17:25 +0000

Last year, Career Services developed “The Penn 7” career competencies. Being successful in your career is not necessarily specific to your choice of field of study or the grades you earn. Employers from a wide variety of industries, hiring for all different kinds of jobs, have been surveyed extensively in the past few years to determine what qualities contribute to the success of their employees. Drawing on that research, Career Services has developed a series of career competencies to help all candidates – undergraduates through postdoctoral fellows – identify areas of strength and potential growth that will contribute to productive, lifelong professional development. Achieving these Penn7 Competencies will help to maximize the potential number of career paths you may consider after leaving Penn, and increases the likelihood that you choose the path that is the best fit for your skills, interests, and career goals. Mylène guides us through these seven competencies, while Michael shares out the online platform, Portfolium, can help you highlight them to employers.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 44: "Global Week"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:52:25 +0000

Today marks the start of Global Week at The University of Pennsylvania. The aim is to enlighten the Penn community about how they can engage with the world here on campus and by going abroad. As part of the festivities, Career Services will host our annual Global Career Fair on Thursday, featuring employers hiring for full time and summer internship positions around the world! In this episode of CS Radio, Michael and Mylène look at the various other resources Career Services offers to students and alumni looking to work abroad, as well as reviewing some general tips for an international job search. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 42: "Introducing Handshake"

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:00:53 +0000

Say how do you do and shake hands! Last week, we were thrilled to announce to the campus that University of Pennsylvania Career Services will be moving to the Handshake platform this summer. Michael and Mylène are joined by Handshake’s Director of University Growth, David Shull, who gives some insight into Handshake’s story and philosophy and shares a preview of what students and alumni can expect when the system goes live on June 1st. Plus, the semester may be coming to a close, but there’s still events on our calendar, so we’ll give you the usual run down.

This is our second season finale. We may be back over the summer with a special bonus episode, but regular weekly programming will return in September. Thank you for subscribing!

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CS Radio - Episode 41: "Spring Mix"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:12:55 +0000

This week is a real potpourri – a sort of spring cleaning, if you will, of everything left on the calendar. We’ll cover resources for relocating for a job, pre-health personal statements, the academic job search and more! It’s our penultimate episode of the season and we have a lot to cover! Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 40: "The Job Search for International Students"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:55:53 +0000

Celebrating 40 episodes! This week, Michael and Mylène highlight some of the resources available to our international students who are hoping to obtain employment in the United States. In this ever changing political landscape, this already tricky process seems more uncertain than ever – but we have many ways of helping! All that plus the usual rundown of this week’s events. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 39: "Just in Time"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:00:53 +0000

Are you stressed out about your approaching graduation? Does it feel like everybody around you got their job offer ages ago? DON’T PANIC. Michael and Mylène are here to ease your fears! We’ve got some solid facts to back it up – plenty of Penn students don’t accept a job offer until March or later! We’ll go into the details, plus the usual run down of this week’s events – of which there are MANY!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 38: "Career Inventories, Part 2: MBTI"

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:37:50 +0000

Continuing on from last week, Michael and Mylène take a look at the Myers-Briggs inventory. Our intrepid producer, Karen, took the inventory and now sits down with Senior Associate Director Claire Klieger to get her results. Claire walks us through what a basic MBTI counseling session is like and gives us an overview of each of the MBTI personality types. All that, plus the usual rundown of the week’s events!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio - "Episode 37: Career Inventories, Part 1"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:41:52 +0000

The first in a two-part CS Radio saga! Michael and Mylène explore the many career/personality inventory tests offered by Career Services, starting with the STRONG Career Inventory. Learn what these inventories can tell you about yourself and your possible career paths. All that, plus the usual run down of this week’s events. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 36: "Getting Summer Funding"

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:24:57 +0000

The countdown to spring break has begun! It’s hard to believe, but that means summer is just around the corner! Have you been considering accepting a summer opportunity but are reluctant because it is low or no paying? For the third year, Career Services is proud to be able to offer assistance via our Summer Funding Grant. This week, Michael and Mylène talk about how you can apply and review what opportunites students pursued with their funding last summer. Plus, we welcome the newest Career Services staff member, Natty Leach, to the studio! All that, plus the regular rundown of this week’s events.

Enjoy and happy spring break! We’ll be back in two weeks, after the break.

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CS Radio - "Episode 35: We Love Penn"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:21:04 +0000

Love is in the air! This week, we focus on careers right here at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn loves to hire alumni, and right now there’s a big push to hire new graduates! Michael and Mylène discuss the variety of opportunities available to recent Penn grads who are thinking about staying on campus to work, the perks of working for the university and the ways a first job here can be a springboard to a great career. We also welcome Sue Russoniello, the business manager for Career Services, to do discuss her twenty years of working at Penn! All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events! Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 33 - Media & Entertainment Flashback"

Wed, 1 Feb 2017 15:05:08 +0000

Happy new year! We’re back after the long winter break, but Michael flies solo this week as Mylène does her civic duty on a jury! This week, in anticipation of the upcoming Creative Careers Fair, Michael “flashes back” to a year ago, when we interviewed two amazing students with equally amazing stories about their internships in the entertainment industry and their pursuit of post-grad careers in the field. Now that they’ve both graduated, did their paths work out as they planned? Tune in and find out – we have an update! All that, plus the usual rundown of what’s happening this week in Career Services. We’ll be back next week with both hosts and all new content.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 32 - Winter Break as Grad Student"

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:17:19 +0000

It’s our fall finale! It’s the last day of classes at Penn and we’re here with one last episode for 2016. Mylène and Michael are joined by Dr. Joseph Barber, Associate Director on the graduate students team. Joseph talks about the ways that grad students can use their break not only to step away from their work, but prep for the spring semester and their job search. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday season. We’ll back for the second half of our second season in late January. See you in 2017! Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 31 - Beginning the HPAB Process"

Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:02:35 +0000

Are you planning (or just considering) going to medical or dental school after graduation? The process is long and there a lot of steps, and every institution handles the application process slightly differently. This week, Michael and Mylène speak with Caroline Wilkey from Penn’s pre-health advising team, who gives us an overview of our process and introduces us to the Health Professions Advisory Board (HPAB). The first HPAB workshop is this week, so juniors and seniors with medicine on the mind should plan on attending. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 30: Thanksgiving Table Talk"

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:05:29 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving from Career Services! This week, J. Michael and A. Mylène welcome back Patricia Rose, director of Penn Career Services to talk about how to handle stressful questions about your job search from your family during the Thanksgiving break. Somewhere between the roast turkey and the sweet potato pie, start a new tradition and fire up this special Thanksgiving episode of CS Radio!

We’re off next week, but will be back with an all new episode on December 5th. Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 29 - Civics and Community" (Repost)

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:05:50 +0000

Some listeners have been experiencing problems playing back this week’s show through podcast apps on their mobile devices. We’re reposting in hopes that this will correct the error. Enjoy!

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CS Radio: "Episode 28 - International Opportunities"

Mon, 7 Nov 2016 14:00:48 +0000

This Friday is our annual International Opportunities career fair. In preparation of that, Mylène and Michael take a look at the many resources we offer students looking to work abroad. We also welcome our former colleague, Helen Chung, to the studio. Helen has just returned from three years of working abroad in Hong Kong and brings her first hand experience to the show. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events. Enjoy!

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CS Radio - Episode 27: "Skeletons in the Closet"

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:24:38 +0000

Happy Halloween! It’s time to tell spooky tales – and this year we’re digging up all the skeletons in our closet! Michael and Mylène welcome Senior Associate Director Claire Klieger to the studio to discuss how to deal with difficult moments from your past in a job search. Whether there’s a rough semester on your transcript, you took time off, you don’t exactly match the job description or something (seemingly) more serious, we’re going to help you exercise those demons! All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events. Enjoy!

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CS Radio: Episode 26 - "Serving Alumni"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (University of Pennsylvania Career Services) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:59:59 +0000

As Homecoming approaches this weekend, we’re taking a look about the variety of services we offer to Penn alumni. We’re joined by Penn alum and Career Services employee, Ferrell Townshend, who will talk about how we work with alumni applying to medical school. Michael and Mylène highlight other services, including our network of private career counselors. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events! Toast will be thrown!!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio: Episode 25 - "Fall Internship Recruiting"

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:00:21 +0000

Next week marks a first for Career Services – summer internship recruiting for select industries will begin in the fall! Michael and Mylène are joined by On Campus Recruiting Managers Marlene Cohen and Debra Smiley Koita to discuss why this change was made, what students should expect from the process and how you can participate in OCR while studying abroad. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio: Episode 24 - "Social Policy & Practice"

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:17:23 +0000

This week we’re pleased to welcome Esther Ra to the studio. Esther is a new part-time counselor here in Career Services, working with students in the School of Nursing, the Graduate School of Education and the school of Social Policy and Practice. Esther is going to talk about some of the services we offer students in SP2 and highlight two upcoming events for that audience. Mylène and Michael also discuss some important changes coming to PennLink for alumni users – it’s big announcement, so tune in! All that, plus the usual run down of the week’s events.

Enjoy!

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CS Radio: Episode 23 - "All New, All PennLink!"

Mon, 3 Oct 2016 14:17:26 +0000

Welcome to Season Two of CS RADIO! Your hosts A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis are back to guide you through everything that is new and happening at the University of Pennsylvania Career Services office. After a busy start to the semester, we can’t believe it’s already October, but there’s plenty to talk about. We take a look at the newest changes to PennLink, discuss the new LinkedIn Student App and welcome our newest staff member, Katie Barlow, to the studio. Enjoy!

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CS Radio Episode 22 - "Making the Most of Your Summer Internship" (Season Finale!)

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:24:15 +0000

It’s our last episode of the season! Getting ready to start a new summer internship? J. Michael DeAngelis and A. Mylène Kerschner review some “best practices” that will ensure you make a good impression at your workplace and create lasting value for your experience. We also make a plea to current Penn students to fill out their career plans and/or summer surveys and run down the last of this semester’s programming. Finally, and with a heavy heart, we bid goodbye to our producer/editor/mixer, Ann Mollin, who is off to big and better things and we wish her the best! We’ll be taking the summer off, but look forward to our second season in September. Thank you for listening!

Enjoy!

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CS Radio Episode 21 - "Don't Come In!"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:00:26 +0000

It’s the penultimate episode of the season and we’re encouraging you all to stay home! This week, Mylène and Michael explore the many Career Services resources available to Penn students and alumni online. There’s so much you can do from home – including researching employers and industries, taking a self-assessment, reviewing sample resumes, and more. Plus, there’s still lots of events on the calendar this week, especially for sophomores and juniors who will be using OCR when school resumes in the fall. Get a leg up on next year’s job search now!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 20 - "It's Not Too Late for Summer!"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:00:15 +0000

Thinking it’s already too late to secure a summer job or internship? This week, Michael and Mylène take a look at the 2015 summer survey data that shows plenty of undergraduates didn’t secure their summer activity until the end of April or later. We’ll take an in depth look at what undergrads from every class and school do with their summer and discuss taking “traditional” summer jobs like life guarding or camp counseling. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 19 - "The Academic Job Search Handbook"

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:59:01 +0000

This week, Mylène and Michael are honored to welcome Julie Vick into the studio. Julie is the co-author of The Academic Job Search Handbook, which has just been released in a new 5th edition. Julie talks about her many years of working with graduate students in Career Services, the challenges facing them today and why The Academic Job Search Handbook is such an important tool. We also discuss the many services offered to Penn PhD students on the academic and expanded job search. All that, plus the usual run down of this week’s events.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 18 - "Summer Funding, Part 1"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:00:30 +0000

While Penn students were away on spring break, A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis stayed in the studio to talk about the Career Services Summer Funding Opportunity in this first of a two part episode.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 17 - "Spring Break!!"

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:00:32 +0000

It’s almost spring break!! What better way to start of your week of wild adventures and all night parties than with the All Ivy Environmental Career Fair? A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis bring in Associate Director Jamie Grant to make the case. Plus, we offer up some easy ways to be productive over the break, including taking a look at LinkedIn. All that, plus the usual round up of this week’s events. We’ll be taking next week off while the students are enjoying spring break, so look for episode 18 coming on March 7th.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 16 - "Power Down Challenge/PennDesign Fair"

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:00:32 +0000

Greetings, podcast lovers! This week, Mylène and Michael take a look at two big events being held on campus. First, Mylène discusses Penn’s month long Power Down Challenge and the Careers in Sustainability panel that Career Services is hosting as part of the program. Then, we welcome Lauren Kemp into the studio to talk about what to expect at Friday’s PennDesign Career Connection Day. All that, plus the usual rundown of the week in Career Services.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 15: "Start Me Up"

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:16:01 +0000

It’s career fair time! Penn is hosting three big career fairs this week: the Creative Career Fair (covered in Episode 13), the Start Up fair and the Spring Career Fair. This week, Mylène and Michael focus on the Start Up fair and welcome one of the fair’s organizers, Tiffany Franklin, to the studio. Tiffany will discuss what to expect at the fair as well as give our listeners an overview of how start up recruiting is potentially different from what you’re used to. All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s programs and much witty repartee!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 14 - "Do What You Love or Love What You Do?"

Mon, 8 Feb 2016 17:00:50 +0000

Love is in the air in this pre-Valentine’s Day episode! Mylène and Michael are joined by the Director of Penn Career Services, Patricia Rose, to discuss the question of loving what you do versus doing what you love. If you’re unable to do what you love, how can you find elements of what you love in another job? How can you even know what it is you love doing until you do it? All that, plus the usual rundown of this week’s events and at least one really bad pun.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 13 - "That's Entertainment"

Mon, 1 Feb 2016 18:31:42 +0000

Early February sees many Career Services programs related to careers in entertainment, including an amazing alumni speaker and our Creative Careers job fair. In preparation, Michael and Mylène welcome two students guests from the Class of 2016 into the studio. Ann Mollin, who interned at several Hollywood production companies, is joined by Samantha Apfel, who spent a summer at William Morris-Endeavor. Both separately and together, they offer great advice and insight into getting a job in entertainment.

All that, plus the usual witty banter and look at the week ahead. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 12: Internship Recruiting

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:00:18 +0000

Happy 2016! Mylène and Michael are back with a new batch of podcasts for the spring semester! This week, we take a look at the on-campus recruiting process for internship recruiting that begins in February and take a look at the vast amount of programming that’s coming up in the next week.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 11: Making the Most of Winter Break

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:00:38 +0000

It’s our winter finale and the last podcast of 2015! This week, A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis review what you can do over your winter break to optimize your job search – and satisfy nosy relatives around the holiday table! (We also recommend catching up on all of our podcasts!)

We hope you’ll join us again starting in January 2016 for all new episodes! Have a safe and wonderful winter break!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 10: "Live From Nursing Career Day"

Mon, 7 Dec 2015 18:40:20 +0000

We’re back! Our Thanksgiving hiatus ended up being extended by a week – we hope you didn’t miss us too much! This week, we’re very excited to bring you live to Nursing Career Day 2015. Mylène and Michael interview several employers at the event about what they look for in candidates from Penn and they speak with Senior Associate Director Sharon Fleshman from Career Services about what makes Nursing Career Day unique.

Plus we review the few remaining programs on the Career Services schedule this week. We’ll be back again next week for our last episode of the semester with suggestions on how to use your winter break for your job search!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 9: "Networking"

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:50:35 +0000

This week, we’re very excited to welcome our first student gust! McKenna Finger is a junior in Wharton and she joins us this week to talk about the power of networking and how she leveraged connections she made through Penn, friends and family into working opportunities. Mylène and Michael also provide some networking tips for everyone preparing to return home for Thanksgiving break. All that, plus This Week in Career Services!

Programming Note: Since Thanksgiving shortens the school week, we won’t have a new episode next week. We hope everyone has a peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving – we’ll see you back here with a new episode on November 30th!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 8: "Timelines"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (J. Michael DeAngelis, A. Mylene Kerschner) — Mon, 9 Nov 2015 18:57:20 +0000

Welcome back to the podcast! This week, A. Mylène Kerschner and (birthday boy) J. Michael DeAngelis take a look at career timelines. We’ll look at ways you can use Career Services at different points of your undergraduate experience, as well as look at data from our career plan survey reports that show when Penn students accept job offers (Spoiler: You don’t need to worry about having a job secured by your first semester senior year!)

All that, plus the usual look at the week ahead. Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 007: "Career Fair Prep"

Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:00:42 +0000

Radio. CS Radio.

Welcome to Episode 007! J. Michael and A. Mylène are shaken, but not stirred as they cover career fair preparation in advance of Thursday’s International Opportunities Fair. College assistant Alyssa Perkins-Chatterton stops by to talk about the work that goes into organizing a career fair, as well as to share some of the feedback she receives every year from the employers who attend. If you plan on coming to the fair this week, this is a must listen episode!

All that, plus the usual rundown of Career Services events and Michael taking every opportunity he has to mention James Bond. Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 6: "American (Interview) Horror Story"

careerservices@vpul.upenn.edu (A. Mylene Kerschner, J. Michael DeAngelis) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:00:42 +0000

Happy Halloween from CS Radio!!

In this the spirit of the season, J. Michael and A. Mylène share their personal interview horror stories this week. Thrill to Michael explaining in an interview why he might quit right away! Chill to Mylene’s webcam of horrors! It’s all too terrifying! Luckily, your ghost hosts also have solid advice on how to avoid these terrors in your own interviewing. Plus, as always, we have a rundown on what’s coming up this week in the crypts of Career Services.

This week’s special Halloween theme song is “Moments Like Last Night Make Me Wanna Believe in Ghosts” by Electric Bird Noise, used under a Creative Commons License.

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 5: "Researching Jobs & Graduate Schools"

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:00:22 +0000

Sorry for the delay! We’re a day late in posting, but he hope it was worth the wait.

In this week’s episode, we look at how to research employers and graduate school programs to figure out if you’ll be a good fit. We welcome Senior Associate Director Todd Rothman to tell us about today’s Graduate School Meet Up program and he reveals his surprising dream career! All that, plus the regular rundown of this week’s events highlights and Michael gets Halloween started early with an interview horror story!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio Episode 4: Volunteering

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:42:27 +0000

In this week’s episode, you can learn all about our upcoming Clinical Volunteering Mixer from Carol Hagan, Associate Director of the Pre-Graduate & Professional School advising team. Meanwhile, Michael and Mylène talk about how to best feature volunteer experience on your resume and why volunteering is just as valuable as work experience. As usual, you also get a look at the week ahead and highlights of upcoming Career Services programs.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 3: "Negotiating"

Mon, 5 Oct 2015 16:00:22 +0000

In this week’s podcast, hosts A. Mylène Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis welcome Tamara Mason, assistant for the Wharton undergraduate and Engineering teams in Career Services. The topic is negotiating job offers and we tackle everything from asking for the salary you want to Penn’s policies regarding “exploding offers” that employers sometimes impose on students.

As always, we also preview the week ahead, highlighting some of the great programming coming up form Career Services. If you have suggestions for guests or topics you’d like to see covered, leave comment here on tweet @PennCareerServ!

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 2: "On Campus Recruiting"

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:00:22 +0000

The second episode of our new podcast is now live! Join hosts A. Mylene Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis as they walk you through the basics of Penn’s On Campus Recruiting process. Later in the show, we’re joined by Associate Director for the College of Arts & Sciences team, Heather Trannen.

Enjoy!

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio - Episode 1: "Career Discovery"

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:47:06 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of CS Radio, the official podcast of The University of Pennsylvania Career Services office.

Each Monday, your hosts A. Mylene Kerschner and J. Michael DeAngelis will discuss a new topic from the world of Career Services, highlight important and interesting upcoming programing and bring special guests into the studio to discuss their own career paths.

This week’s episode, “Discovery,” looks at the broad topic of career exploration. Special guest David Fox, Director of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives, tells us about this year’s academic theme, The Year of Discovery, and about his own varied career as academic administrator, lecturer and performing arts critic. We’re also joined by Barbara Hewitt, Senior Associate Director of Career Services to talk about self-assessments and career inventories.

One note, due to some technical difficulties, we’re a little late in posting the episode, so some of the events highlighted in this week’s episode have already passed. We apologize for any confusion

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!