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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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Networking While Remote | How Professionals of Color Can Stay Connected During the Pandemic

Published on January 13, 2021

You may have heard at least one of these sayings throughout the course of your career: “It isn’t what you know but who you know” and “Your network is your net worth.”

Ring any bells? Having access to the right …

Five Simple Things to Ease Into 2021

Published on January 6, 2021

Career Services welcomes you to 2021! We resume operations today with our regular hours, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST. New appointment slots will be added into Handshake today for the coming weeks and drop-ins will be resuming. Career Services programs, as well …

By Michael DeAngelis

7 Ways Job Searching Will Be Different in 2021 (and How You Can Adapt)

Published on December 22, 2020

I know everyone is tired of hearing the words “unprecedented” and “2020” together. So I’m going to say that this last year was…extremely unordinary. And it’s probably safe to say that many of us are eager to put 2020 in …

How Holiday Networking Has Changed After Covid-19

Published on December 16, 2020

Many rituals and habits changed after Covid-19, and the surge caused by the delta variant means this holiday season will still be subdued. In-person gatherings in hotspots will be limited, parties will be canceled, and annual catch-ups will still likely be …

CS Radio – Episode 123: “Let’s Talk About Everything with Keerthi Jayaraman”

Published on December 14, 2020

J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by Keerthi Jayaraman to talk all things podcast. Keerthi offers tips and tricks and discusses the success of her own podcast, Let’s Talk.

Show Notes:

Let’s Talk podcast

Our theme music is “The …

By Michael DeAngelis

CS Radio – Episode 122: “30 Seconds”

Published on December 7, 2020

Inspired by Bill Gates, J. Micheal and A. Mylene demonstrate the perfect 30-second interview answer!

Show Notes:

Bill Gates Gives 30 Second Interview Answers (via Forbes)

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution …

By Michael DeAngelis

CS Radio – Episode 121 – Meet Jillian Cener

Published on November 30, 2020

J. Michael and A. Mylene welcome and introduce Jillian Cener, a new member of Career Services team! Jillian discusses her new role and the GRIP program.

Show Notes:

Jillian’s bio
GRIP

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used …

By Michael DeAngelis

CS Radio – Episode 120: “Gloria Kim, Pre-Med PCA”

Published on November 23, 2020

We welcome Gloria Kim, our Pre-Med Peer Career Adviser, to discuss what it’s like to be pre-med during a pandemic and what questions her fellow pre-med Penn students have been asking.

Show Notes:

Same Day Pre-Med Advising

Our theme music …

By Michael DeAngelis

Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search

Published on November 20, 2020

Transgender Awareness Week

The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re qualified for (and will hopefully enjoy!), and then you have to submit your application, reach out to …