CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe official podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services. Every Monday during the school year, your hosts Natty Leach and J. Michael DeAngelis discuss a different topic from the world of career services.
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Episodes
CS Radio - Episode 109: "In The News"
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAny 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)
CS Radio - Episode 108: "ACTING!"
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBNervous 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)
CS Radio - Episode 107: "Find Your Funding"
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn 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 Career Services Summer Funding Career Services "How To Find Funding" Page The Grant Advisor Lime Connect
CS Radio - Episode 106: "Burnout"
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBFeeling 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)
CS Radio - Episode 105: New Year, Same Podcast
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHappy 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: Career Communities Identity Communities Vault GoinGlobal Summer Funding VPUL Opportunity Fund CareerShift
CS Radio - Episode 104: "Self-Evaluation: What Not Why"
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIt'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 Ne...
CS Radio - Episode 103: "7 Things To Do Before College Is Over"
December 02, 2019 16:27 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBHave 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: 7 Things Everyone Should Do in College That Can Help Them in the Future (via TED) Career Services' WayUp portal
CS Radio - Episode 102: "Someone Else's Dad"
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBMichael 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 Advice from Someone Else's Dad Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish
CS Radio - Episode 101: "Advanced Careers & Caverns"
November 20, 2019 16:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn 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!
CS Radio - Episode 100: "Careers & Caverns"
November 11, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn 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...CA...
CS Radio - Episode 99: "Entertainment Week"
November 04, 2019 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBMichael 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!
CS Radio - Episode 98: "Scares and Surprises"
October 28, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt'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.)
CS Radio - Episode 97: "Helping Your Penn Student"
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis 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 h...
CS Radio - Episode 96: "Don't (Just) Say YES"
October 14, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBHave 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)
CS Radio - Episode 95: "40 Best Interview Questions"
October 07, 2019 15:05 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBFirst 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 s...
CS Radio - Episode 94: "Midterm Madness"
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIt'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.
CS Radio - Episode 93: "Damage Control"
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBLanding 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!
CS Radio - Episode 92: "Zen and the Art of On Campus Interviewing"
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOn 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: OCI Virtual Tour OCI Add-On Info and add-on form OCI Guidelines Penn Wellness
CS Radio - Episode 91: "What's New"
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome 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 The new Career Services website! Schedule of career fairs Career Explorer (PennKey required) Meet the Peer Career Advisors
CS Radio - Episode 90: "Live Show" (Season Finale)
April 29, 2019 14:34 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’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...
CS Radio - Episode 89: "Summer Prep"
April 22, 2019 14:53 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBThe 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!
CS Radio - Episode 88: "Bad Decisions"
April 15, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSpring 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!
CS Radio - Episode 87: "Her Alma Matters"
April 08, 2019 21:03 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIt’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)
CS Radio - Episode 86: "Data Viz Whiz"
April 01, 2019 13:18 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis 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
CS Radio - Episode 85: "Mom & Pop"
March 25, 2019 20:05 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThere 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!
CS Radio - Episode 84: "Money Pool"
March 18, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIt 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!
CS Radio - Episode 83: "Opening Lines"
March 11, 2019 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBNetworking 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
CS Radio - Episode 82: "Streaming"
February 25, 2019 19:18 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIt’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 c...
CS Radio - Episode 81: "Volunteer"
February 19, 2019 15:33 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis 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!
CS Radio - Episode 80: "Aging Up (Not Out)"
February 11, 2019 21:02 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIt’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!
CS Radio - Episode 79: "Thank Yous"
February 04, 2019 14:25 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWe’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 Gratitude for Thank Yous True Lemon
CS Radio - Episode 78: "Break For It!"
December 10, 2018 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWe 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!
CS Radio - Episode 77: "Destress Before Finals"
December 03, 2018 15:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThere’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!
CS Radio - Episode 76: "A Link(edIn) to the Past"
November 26, 2018 14:22 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis 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!
CS Radio - Episode 75: "Cooking with Gas"
November 19, 2018 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHappy 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?
CS Radio - Episode 74: "Interview Best Practices"
November 12, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBTis 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!
CS Radio - Episode 73: "Dispatches from Austin"
November 05, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMichael 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)
CS Radio - Episode 72: "Executive Director Barbara Hewitt"
October 29, 2018 17:52 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWe’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!
CS Radio - Episode 71: "Everything Old Is New Again For Grad Students"
October 22, 2018 21:52 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHot 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!
CS Radio - Episode 70: "The CS Internet of Things"
October 15, 2018 16:46 - 19 minutes - 18 MBCelebrating 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
CS Radio - Episode 69: "Long Term Goals"
October 08, 2018 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBEarly 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)
CS Radio - Episode 68: "International Edition"
October 01, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBInspired 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)
CS Radio - Episode 67: "OCR Madness"
September 24, 2018 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn 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 On Campus Recruiting Virtual Tour On Campus Recruiting Orientation Handshake mobile app (iOS) Handshake mobile app (Android)
CS Radio - Episode 65: "A Rose By Any Other Name"
April 24, 2018 21:15 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSEASON 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 fo...
CS Radio - Episode 64: "Grab Bag!"
April 19, 2018 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIt’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
CS Radio - Episode 63: "Spring Fashion"
April 10, 2018 14:28 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBUnsure 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 ...
CS Radio - Episode 62: "Fall Ahead?"
April 02, 2018 14:28 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBApril 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!
CS Radio: Episode 61 - "Survey Says..."
March 26, 2018 14:29 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWe’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 wit...
CS Radio - Episode 60: "30-60-90"
March 12, 2018 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThank 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...
CS Radio - Episode 59: "Negotiating / First Gen Grad Students"
February 26, 2018 20:34 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBTwo 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 do...