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 174: Bad Advice from Reddit

Episode 174 – We’re looking at Reddit! Join Michael and Natty this week as they discuss bad and outdated advice from Reddit. “Son, you shouldn’t schedule a single vacation day the first year of your job. It shows you’re committed” …

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CS Radio – Episode 172: Looking Ahead to the Spring

Episode 173 – Happy New Year! We’re back to kick off the new year and discussing a wide range of great opportunities that this semester has to offer – including the Career Fair coming up this week with a variety …

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CS Radio – Episode 172: Careers (The Board Game!)

Our holiday special and final episode of the year! In this episode, Michael and Natty are joined by special guests Emily Barrale and Jackie Moriniere, and they’re playing the Careers board game! Follow along as the team navigates the pursuit …

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CS Radio – Episode 171: Ella Studdiford & Sydney Breslow, Two Different Paths to the Same Job

This week we have not one but TWO great guests! Join Michael and Natty as they chat with Ella Studdiford and Sydney Breslow – the newest members of the Career Services family!

Ella is a graduate of Lehigh University, where …

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I’m 4’11”. Remote Work Means No One Can Look Down on Me.

Heels or no heels? At 4’11”—fun-sized, as I like to joke—I’ve frequently sacrificed my feet to gain a few inches, especially in the office. You know the saying, “Dress for the job you want”? No matter where I’ve worked or …

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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CS Radio – Episode 170: Associate Director Laura Brasch

Back from Thanksgiving, we introduce our newest staff member to the Career Services team: Laura Brasch!

Laura joined the Career Services team in November of 2022 as the Associate Director of Career Services within the College of Arts & Sciences. …

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How to Create an Online Portfolio (Even When You Don’t Have Work Experience)

You don’t need professional work experience to have a great online portfolio. If you’ve written articles for the school newspaper, conducted research for a class, developed a video game in an extracurricular, or did some graphic design on your own …

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CS Radio – Episode 169: Thanksgiving Break and the Job Search

Happy Thanksgiving break! The squad discusses how to use the downtime as a chance to get comfortable with how to use job boards. Plus, we discuss what to say to a family they may or may not be pressing you …

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CS Radio – Episode 168: Avoiding Toxic Job Postings

This week on CS Radio, the squad discusses another article from The Muse – this time on how to identify a potentially toxic workplace environment! Be wary when a posting uses cute or quirky titles, vagueness in the description, or …

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