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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9 High-Paying Writing Jobs for the Word-Obsessed (You Know Who You Are)

Most people don’t consider writing a lucrative career path—that is, outside of the few writers who make it big with a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning screenplay. And thanks to the “starving artist” stereotype, many people think they …

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CS Radio – Episode 136: “The Penn Peer Career Conference”

Sixth Season Finale. J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by Dr. Joseph Barber to talk about the importance of seeking out professional development and to preview this summer’s Penn Peer Career Conference.

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3 Career Lessons from Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao

On Sunday, Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color and only second woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director. Zhao is the filmmaker behind Nomadland, a quiet and compassionate study of American itinerant workers who rely on …

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Everything I Needed to Know About My Career, I Learned from Star Trek.

Last week, we ran a blog from our partners at Vault about Melinda Snodgrass’s journey from law school to being a writer on Star Trek: The Next Generation. I confess that I was the one who selected that for publication. …

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CS Radio – Episode 135: “Following Up on Following Up”

Applied for that dream job but haven’t heard anything yet? Get through a first round interview but are now left hanging? CS Radio is here with tips about when and how to follow up with a potential employer.

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Following Up on an Application Without Sounding Desperate

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Sometimes the most difficult time during the job application process is waiting to hear back once you have submitted your application. This period can take weeks, and it is difficult to know how to best handle the wait. Many …

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CS Radio – Episode 134: “Presenting…”

Presenting has become even harder than usual in the age of virtual meetings – and harder yet when no one has their camera on. Michael and Mylene review some strategies for acing the virtual presentation.

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Legal Career Paths: From Lawyer to Sci-Fi Novelist and Hollywood Screenwriter

Melinda M. Snodgrass studied opera at the Conservatory of Vienna, graduated from the University of New Mexico, magna cum laude, in history, and went on to Law School. After practicing for three years, she left law and turned to writing.

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CS Radio – Episode 133: “Be Prepared…But You Probably Already Are”

Mylene and Michael tackle a frequently asked question: “Should I pay for special training before my finance internship?”

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4 New Books to Challenge You This Spring

The last year has been characterized by upheaval. Not only have our ways of living and working changed significantly in pandemic conditions, but we’ve also witnessed more widespread (and very necessary) questioning of social norms and political institutions through the …

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