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

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! Our theme music is “The Strip” by...

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-is...

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.u...

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: FitMenCook Platt Student Performing Arts House   Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , u...

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... Lisa Giang Career Outcomes Reports S...

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... Penn LinkedIN group Career Services YouTube channel Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution license. Created by A. Mylene Kers...

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... Mark Kaloko bio Career Explorer Penn Students! Apply to be our P...

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... GRIP (Penn Abroad's Global Research & Internship Program) Autumn's Penn Today article Make a Play Foundation Our th...

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... Stephen Sondheim as a Mentor (YouTube) Stephen Sondheim Taught Us Mentors Matter (Inside Hook) Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution license. Created...

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... Undergraduate Summer Outcomes Survey Career...

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... Undergraduate Summer Outcomes Survey Post-Graduate Outcomes Survey Virtual Government and Nonprofit Career Fair (Nov. 19th) Nursing Ca...

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...

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 a...

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: Penn’s Peer Career Conference Social Media Panel How to Answer “Why Are You a Great Match for This Role?” Without Feeling Like You’re Bragging by Regina Borsellino (via The Muse) Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Comm...

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 c...

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/resourc...

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 Radi...

In her final episode as co-host, Mylene reflects on her time at Penn and her favorite moments from CS Radio.  Show Notes: Biosciences Research Career Fair CareerShift 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 ,...

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: Peer Career Advisors Summer Survey and Reports Career Carnival Info Sessions Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution license. Created and produc...

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: Penn Peer Career Conference for Staff & Faculty "The Unconference" Podcast by the Graduate Career Consortium Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons A...

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: How To Follow Up (And Not Sound Desperate) Career Shift Monty Python's Penultimate Supper Our theme music is “The Strip” by  Mala , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution licens...

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 Attributi...

Mylene and Michael tackle a frequently asked question: "Should I pay for special training before my finance internship?" Show Notes: LinkedIn Learning Finance Technical Interview Guide 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...

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. Cr...

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  Cre...