Michael DeAngelis

Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology

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J. Michael DeAngelis began working in Career Services in 2004 and has served in his current position since 2023, focusing on technology, communication and innovation within Career Services. He received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Muhlenberg College and studied performance and theater criticism at Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Outside of Career Services, Michael is a professional podcaster, actor, director and playwright. He is the managing director of The Porch Room film and theater company. His award winning plays are available from Samuel French, Inc. He puts those talents to use as the co-host of the weekly CS Radio Podcast and has wrangled more than one of his co-workers into playing ridiculous parts on his show Mission: Rejected.

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CS Radio – Episode 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!

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Penn Funding for Arts & Entertainment Internships – Applications Open Now!

The start of the spring season is a ripe time for arts internships, apprenticeships and other opportunities to be posted in Handshake and across the web. New jobs are being posted every week in our Fine Arts, Performing Arts & …

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How to Rest Well—and Give Your Brain a Real Break

Most of us know that rest is more than just taking a break—but we often find it hard to put into practice. In a world where work deadlines and personal responsibilities often compete for attention, knowing how to rest …

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CS Radio – Episode 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 …

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CS Radio – Episode 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, …

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CS Radio – Episode 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, …

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CS Radio – Episode 240: Randi Michel, COL ’91

This week, we’re honored to interview College of Arts & Sciences alumna Randi Michel about her career journey. From Penn undergrad to the mail room to becoming a top manager-producer and then back to Penn again as a lecturer, Randi …

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CS Radio – Episode 239: Report from the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference (2025)

Michael returns from his annual visit to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference to report on the state of the entertainment industry and share stories about how people get their first jobs as writers.

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CS Radio – Episode 238: “Offer Negotiation”

Dustin Miller guest hosts and helps Natty dissect the many moving pieces that go into offer negotiation. He and Natty then relay the advice they give to students who come to them with questions about how to get the most …

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CS Radio – Episode 237: Hospitality and Beyond

Having just been on vacation, Michael is motivated to talk about careers in leisure and hospitality. Like many other industries, hospitality can contain so much more than the obvious, including tracks in finance, technology, even consulting. Coming along with Michael …

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