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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Graduating? Enjoy a Free Year at the Penn Club of New York!

Attention all graduating students! The Penn Club of New York is offering a free year of membership to the Class of 2025! The offer is good for all members of the graduating class, undergraduate and graduate students alike!

Joining the …

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CS Radio – Episode 226: “Professional Organizations & Conferences”

Michael and Natty debate the merits of joining professional organizations and going to conferences.

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

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CS Radio – Episode 225: Hannah Smith

Michael sits down with the newest addition to the Career Services staff, Hannah Smith, Coordinator for the Graduate Students teams. Together, they explore Hannah’s wildly diverse career experiences and talk about how having a resume that might seem disjointed at …

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CS Radio – Episode 224: “Planning for Summer”

While it’s just barely spring, Natty is already dreaming of the summer. So this week, he and Michael discuss the various ways undergrad students can spend their summer, from retail jobs to internships. We also take a look at how …

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CS Radio – Episode 223: “Job Search Tools – RANKED!”

In the spirit of March Madness, Natty and Michael rank crucial job search tools such as networking, resumes, cover letters and career fairs from S to D. Did your favorite tool make the S tier? 

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CS Radio – Episode 222: Never Too Late!

With spring break over, we’re in the “unofficial end of the semester” – but that it doesn’t mean it’s too late to find a great opportunity for the summer or post-graduation. In a wide ranging conversation, Michael and Natty help …

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CS Radio – Episode 221: We’re Back! (You’re on Spring Break!)

Having finally settled into our new building and new studio, Michael and Natty return to CS Radio just in time to offer some spring break networking advice.

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Alternate, Understudy, Swing, Standby – Defining Lesser Known Acting Jobs

Anyone interested in becoming a stage actor dreams of landing that big starring role on Broadway. Sure, they probably expect to start out small – perhaps in the chorus, then to a supporting role, then to featured, then top billing. …

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CS Radio – Episode 220: Goodbye 2024, Goodbye McNeil

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with change, growth, and exciting transitions. In this special final episode of the year, we bid farewell to the McNeil Building, Career Services’ longtime home, and share our …

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CS Radio – Episode 219: Reloacting

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming relocation of our Career Services office from the McNeil Building to the new facility at 3935 Walnut Street (on top of McDonald’s), effective at the beginning of the spring semester. We also explore …

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