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 237: Hospitality and Beyond

Having just been on vacation, Michael is motivated to talk about careers in leisure and hospitality. Like many other industries, hospitality can contain so much more than the obvious, including tracks in finance, technology, even consulting. Coming along with Michael …

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CS Radio – Episode 236: Locked In on LinkedIN

It’s Miller time! Associate Director Dustin Miller steps in for a vacationing Michael to school Natty on the best ways to leverage LinkedIN, the ultimate tips and tricks to get yourself noticed there, and what to avoid.

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CS Radio – Episode 235: Career Services Hidden Gems

Michael and Natty take a deep dive into the Career Services website, and campus resources broadly,  to find “hidden gems” that can be game changers in your career development or job search.

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CS Radio – Episode 234: Lorna Lin, Penn In Washington

Our student producer, Lorna Lin, sits down on the other side of the cameras this week to discuss her spring semester participating in the Penn In Washington program.

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CS Radio – Episode 233: Using AI in Your Job Search

Michael and Natty discuss a recent article published on The Muse about how you should and shouldn’t use AI in your job application materials. 

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CS Radio – Episode 232: Career Fairs, Networking, Ice Cream

We’re back for the start of a new school year and our eleventh season on the air! This week, Natty and Michael welcome back Lorna from her time in Washington, D.C., look back at the career fairs and networking events …

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No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If …

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Working at Home with a Pet

Do you work from home with pets? Let us know your best tips for staying productive—while showing your pet love—in the comments!

Some things in life we all know to be true; for example, having a pet at home makes …

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ATTENTION Incoming Students!

We’ve been hearing a lot from incoming Penn students – undergrads, grad students, and transfer students alike! We share your enthusiasm and we look forward to meeting and working with you in the fall!

Incoming students served by our office …

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How to Be Confident in an Interview When You Keep Getting Rejected

Job hunting can feel like a full-time job with none of the benefits. And when rejections start piling up, even the most qualified candidates can feel their confidence take a hit.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), …

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