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 104: “Self-Evaluation: What Not Why”

It’s the last episode of 2019! Before the holiday break, is it time to do a quick check-in with yourself? Michael and Mylene take a dive into a recent New York Times article about when you should be considering a …

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Art Meets Social Impact | An Interview with Ilene Squires

Are you an artist who would like to make use of your talents in the social-impact space? From volunteer work to paid positions, there are plenty of opportunities available. I interviewed Ilene Squires, a freelance photographer who teaches part time …

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CS Radio – Episode 103: “7 Things To Do Before College is Over”

Have an adventure. Find your “five.” Learn a new skill. What are the seven things you should do before you leave college? Michael and Mylene discuss and debate advice from Penn alumna Liz Wessell, founder of WayUp.

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Thanksgiving Break

Career Services will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday, November 27th until 9am on Monday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you are celebrating, we hope you have a wonderful holiday and that everyone has a restful …

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CS Radio – Episode 102: “Someone Else’s Dad”

Michael and Mylene welcome Wharton MBA alum Peter Yawitz, aka Someone Else’s Dad, to talk about his new career advice book “Flip Flops and Microwaved Fish”. Peter is the host of the Advice from Someone Else’s Dad podcast and web …

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CS Radio – Episode 101: “Advanced Careers & Caverns”

In the second part of our 100th episode experiment, two experienced D&D players attempt to use their gaming skills to do a consulting case interview. A great peak inside the world of case interviewing and a look at the unexpected …

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CS Radio – Episode 100: “Careers & Caverns”

In celebration of 100 episodes, CS Radio sits down to play Dungeons & Dragons!

What does tabletop role playing have to do with careers? More than you might expect – particularly when it comes to case interviewing! In the first …

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CS Radio – Episode 99: “Entertainment Week”

Michael returns from the Austin Film Festival and Writer’s Conference with unique industry insights from the world of film, television, podcasting and new media. Plus, Mylene recaps an event held while Michael was on the road about careers in talent …

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Trick or Treat

Author’s note: This has become my traditional Halloween blog.  I think that the contents are as relevant today as when I first wrote them. Happy haunting!

When I was little, I had what I think was the greatest record collection a four …

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CS Radio – Episode 98: “Scares and Surprises”

It’s Halloween, but CS Radio is here to make things a little less scary with resources in some surprising places.

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