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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Alumni Spotlight – Launching from Penn into Southeast Asia’s Dynamic Tech Scene

By Minju Song, WH’13

Looking back on my time at Penn, I most appreciate how diverse the learning opportunities were, both inside and outside the classroom. I recall alternating between hosting career networking sessions with the Wharton Korea Undergraduate Business …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 140: Tina Anino, Career Wardrobe, On Campus Interviews

Episode Notes

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 …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 139: “Send Off”

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. …

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Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 138: “Mylene…Rhymes with Penn”

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 …

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CS Radio – Episode 137: “Hellos and Goodbyes”

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!

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Reduce Workplace Stress and Thrive

It is common knowledge that workplace stress impairs employee happiness and contributes to decreased productivity. What’s even more important are the short and long-term health effects that stress has on workers.

Healthcare has never been easy. With COVID, reduced resources, …

By HospitalRecruiting
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Conan’s Exit Interviews

I’m perhaps betraying my age, but Conan O’Brien was my guy. I was 13 when he took over Late Night from David Letterman. I was already a huge fan of Dave, but my parents (and grandparents) liked him too. Conan …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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An In-Depth Report on Virtual Recruiting. (Spoiler: It’s Here to Stay)

The past year and a half has seen tremendous change in the way recruiting is conducted. The pandemic may have forced everything to go online in spring of 2020, but those of us in Career Services know that this was …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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6 Strategies For Gaining Perspective

The ability to focus closely on a pressing issue is an invaluable skill, especially at work. But what happens when everything seems urgent?

If you find yourself barely able to come up for air during a busy week, some perspective …

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What Is an Exempt Employee—and How Do You Know if You Should Be Paid Overtime?

When you’re looking at a job offer or just looking at your paycheck, you might come across the terms “exempt” or “nonexempt” to describe your employment status. But what do these terms mean, and how is your exempt or nonexempt …

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