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

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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.

  1. 248: Career Movies

    3D AGO

    248: Career Movies

    Natty and Michael are joined by guest Dustin Miller as they inventory some of the great career related movies in cinematic history and the lessons you can learn (or ignore) from them! Mentioned in this episode: Send Help: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8036976/ Miracle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349825/ The Hangover: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/ The Graduate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/ Cash On Demand: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054731/ Elf: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/ Lord of the Rings: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737 9 to 5: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080319/ Working Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/   Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    53 min
  2. 247: Animated Reactions

    FEB 16

    247: Animated Reactions

    Michael and Natty are joined by Associate Director Emily Barrale, as they react to some career related animated skits from YouTube. Mentioned in this episode: Manager “Off Lines” a Meeting: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZFVqd5FnqWQ?si=ne0IfwNXE4-JlNMmSeven Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/Rf-vxqZlxwI?si=HHdrDhCWHQBfqeZmTwo Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/w6sUlr-aFdM?si=YPnRZSCxRMSzGL-PStaff cuts: https://youtube.com/shorts/gT9S93x4mf8?si=Q8ZNcEbU4VeS1iWVNo cell phones: https://youtube.com/shorts/4YIzEHkrbJM?si=0i7jkfMI7qiiZlKe Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    53 min
  3. 246: Answering "Why Us?"

    FEB 9

    246: Answering "Why Us?"

    Natty is joined by special guest host Dustin Miller to discuss how you can handle answering the question "Why us?" in a job interview! Mentioned in this episode: "Why Blackstone?" via Exponent: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/02/03/how-to-answer-why-blackstone-interview-question-2026-guide/Penn's Exponent log-in: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/exponent/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    34 min
  4. 245: Virtual Interviews

    JAN 26

    245: Virtual Interviews

    CS Radio producer Lorna Lina has been having lots of virtual interviews lately, so she joins Michael and Natty in conversation about what the experience has been like. We also cover some Dos and Don'ts as you prepare for your own virtual interviews! Mentioned in this episode: Big Interview: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/big-interview/  Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    39 min
  5. 244: New Year's Job Search Resolutions

    JAN 19

    244: New Year's Job Search Resolutions

    It's a new year and a new semester! Michael and Natty run down career fairs, coffee chats, and much more happening as we hit the ground running in 2026! Mentioned in this episode: Career Fairs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/Prepare for the Fair: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/events/2026/01/22/career-fair-prep-workshop-spring-2026/Arts & Entertainment Funding: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/01/13/penn-funding-for-arts-entertainment-internships-applications-open-now/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    27 min
  6. 243: Winter Break, Coffee Chats, and More

    12/15/2025

    243: Winter Break, Coffee Chats, and More

    The entire CS Radio family has gathered for the holidays! Michael, Natty, Dustin and Lorna reflect on the past year and discuss the best ways to spend winter break on your job search while still having restful downtime. Also, Lorna sheds some light on what students consider "coffee chats" to be versus what Career Services staff thinks! Happy holidays from everyone at Career Services! We'll be back in 2026! Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    38 min
  7. 242: Hot Topics

    11/24/2025

    242: Hot Topics

    On this week's CS Radio, Michael asks Natty about what "hot topics" he's been hearing in student appointments, and both reflect on what the Career Services staff have been discussing around the office. Topics covered include early recruiting, GRIP applications, balancing class schedules with recruiting and more. Mentioned in this episode: GRIP - https://global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/grip/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    33 min
  8. 241: Mtab Habib, COL '26

    11/17/2025

    241: Mtab Habib, COL '26

    Michael and Natty welcome College senior Mtab Habib, one of our Peer Career Advisors, about her experiences as a first gen student. Mtab Habib (she/her/hers) is currently a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Health and Societies, concentrating in Healthcare Markets and Finance, and minoring in Neuroscience and Healthcare Management. She has a strong interest in public health and healthcare reform, cultivated through coursework and her past internship experiences. Mtab has previously worked as a Research Assistant in a molecular biology lab, a Private Equity Summer Intern at Hamilton Lane, and a Summer Analyst at Chartis. After graduating this spring, she will be returning to Chartis in New York City as a full-time Analyst. On campus, Mtab is deeply involved in the First Generation-Low Income Dean’s Advisory Board and the DEI committee for her sorority. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, reading new books, and thrifting with her friends. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

    32 min
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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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