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Didn't land a job but want to be considered next time? Network with an employer who isn't hiring just now? Michael and Mylene advise on how you can stay in the front of a potential employer's mind. Enjoy!Show Notes3 Ways to Stay Connected if You Didn't Get the Job (via Idealist)

Considering a job offer or offers? Remember that there's more than just salary to think about. This week, we take a look at benefits both tangible and untangible  that should factor in to any job offers or negotiations you are undertaking!  Enjoy!Show Notes:Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits (via Idealist)

Any publicity is good publicity. At least that's what they say. Michael and Mylène   have a frank discussion about an article that appeared in last week's Philadelphia Magazine regarding earlier recruiting by banks and the ripple effects its had in academia.Show Notes:Penn Students Buying Their Way Into the Right Classes (via Philadelphia Magazine)

Nervous about an interview? About to make a big pitch to your boss? Negotiating for a salary? Try approaching it through ACTING! Michael runs Mylene and Karen through decades of theatrical training in under twenty minutes.Enjoy.Show Notes:How to Excel at the Moments that Matter: Think Like an Actor! (via TED Ideas)

In need of summer funding? Need a grant to continue your research? Michael and Mylène take a look at resources from Penn and externally that can help. Whether you're an undergraduate or a graduate student, this episode contains a lot of helpful resources, ideas and deadlines.Enjoy!Show NotesCareer Services Summer FundingCareer Services "How To Find Funding" PageThe Grant AdvisorLime Connect

Feeling burned out? Overwhelmed? Or maybe you're dealing with someone one who is? This week, Michael and Mylène reflect on a series of articles about identifying and dealing with feeling burned out, in your job search or otherwise.Enjoy!Show Resources:Curated list of articles on burnout (via Pocket)

Happy 2020! Michael and Mylene welcome Penn students back to campus with a rundown of resources. Hear what made one student say "I wish I'd known about these sooner!" and we explore treasures of the Career Services website.Show Resources:Career CommunitiesIdentity CommunitiesVaultGoinGlobalSummer FundingVPUL Opportunity FundCareerShift

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 career change - tips that also apply to those who are starting out on their job search!Have a happy holiday season and a wonderful winter break! CS Radio will return in early 2020 with more of Season Five.Show Notes:Thinking About a Career or Job Change? Read This! (via The New York Times)

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.Enjoy!Show Notes:7 Things Everyone Should Do in College That Can Help Them in the Future (via TED)Career Services' WayUp portal

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 video series that addresses questions that face college grads just entering the workforce. Peter shares his wisdom, warmth and humor as our very special guest.Show NotesAdvice from Someone Else's DadFlip-Flops and Microwaved Fish

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 places (like gaming) you might pick up the skills to ace them!Enjoy!

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 of a two-parter, experienced case interviewers Mylene Kerschner, Natty Leach and Jingy Yen play their first game of D&D and then reflect on where it intersects with case interviewing.  Join your Dungeon Master, J. Michael DeAngelis as we play the inaugural game of...CAREERS & CAVERNS!Enjoy!

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 agencies! Enjoy! 

It's Halloween, but CS Radio is here to make things a little less scary with resources in some surprising places.Enjoy!Show Notes:ISSSLippincott LibraryGRIPCollege Houses & Academic ServicesThe MuseNew York Times Career SectionPre-Med Podcast SuggestionsCareer and Motivation Podcast SuggestionsNew Butterfingers are Terrible! (CS Radio does not endorse this viewpoint.)

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 parents and provide resources that parents can use to help their Penn student  or grad with their job search!Enjoy!Show Notes:Parents section of the Career Services websiteCareer Plan and Summer Survey Outcomes Data / Industry TimelinesPenn Parents homepage

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 recently published advice from employers.Enjoy!Show NotesNine Words and Phrases to Avoid When You're Negotiating (via Fast Company)Three of the Most Common Challenges Women Face in Negotiations (via HBR)

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 some of the best answers might be.  Before that, tough, we welcome Kate Lawrence, the new administrative coordinator for the graduate student team to talk about her role, her other career as an exhibiting artist and some of the interview questions she's face.Enjoy!Show Notes:40 Favorite Interview Questions from Some of the Sharpest Folks We Know 

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 week, Michael and Mylene discuss how to strike a balance, find that moment of calm and turn challenges (and even failures) into something positive. 

Landing an interview is amazing, but how do you handle potentially uncomfortable questions? This week, J. Michael and A. Mylène  cover "damage control" - addressing potential landmines in an interview such as legal issues, health issues, gaps in your resume or transcript, or just answers that don't land as well as you hoped.  Enjoy!

On Campus Recruiting is dead! Long live On Campus Interviewing! On Campus Interviewing starts this week. Michael and Mylene talk about some changes to OCR/OCI this year and why it's so important to place wellness above everything else. Be good yourself and be good to one another.Show Resources:OCI Virtual TourOCI Add-On Info and add-on formOCI GuidelinesPenn Wellness