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The 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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206: Blue Sky Thinking
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
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.
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204: Listicles!
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.
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203: Advice We Didn't Take
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.
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202: Career Myths Busted
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
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!