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

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: Career Communities Identity Communities Vault GoinGlobal Summer Funding VPUL Opportunity Fund CareerShift Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under a...

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 m...

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: 7 Things Everyone Should Do in College That Can Help Them in the Future (via TED) Career Services' WayUp portal Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under...

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...

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

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 int...

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!   Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video p...

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.) Our theme music is...

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 Servi...

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 Negotiat...

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 tal...

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.  Our theme music...

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! Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under a Creative Co...

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: OCI Virtual Tour OCI Add-On Info and add-on form OCI Guidelines Penn Wellness Our theme music is “The S...

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 The new Career Services website! Schedule of caree...

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...

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! Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podca...

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! Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala , used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a v...

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

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!...

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

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:...

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 Our theme m...

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 conversat...

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