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

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.co...

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 senio...

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 c...

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...

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 episo...

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! Menti...

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...

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 h...

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 y...

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...

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 beyon...

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.upen...

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: https://www.themuse.com/advice/spot-toxic-culture-in-th...

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, screenwri...

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 co...

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 co...

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 At...

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...

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...

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 m...

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 “T...

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! === Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Created by A. Mylene Ke...

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: https://www.theforage.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ === Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter...

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: Workday Handshake 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 === Follow...

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/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/PennCareerServ Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons Attr...