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.
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 …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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 …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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 …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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 …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
This episode is for Penn parents! As Family Weekend and holiday breaks approach, how can you be most helpful when talking to your child about their career search? Michael and Mylene tackle some of the most frequently asked questions by …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
Have a job offer? AMAZING! But don’t feel you need to accept on the spot. This week, we take a look at the art of negotiating. Michael and Mylene draw on examples from their own experiences, as well as some …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
First Round Review recently ran article polling CEOs and Hiring Managers about what their favorite interview questions are and it really sparked with Michael and Mylene. They share some of what they think the best interview questions are and what …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already midterm season at Penn. (Despite not actually being mid-term.) When exams start pilling up at the same time as you’re on the job and internship search, things can start to feel overwhelming. This …
By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelisSenior Associate Director, Communications & Technology