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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

Welcome to season five! There's so much new in Career Services this year and we're going to cover it all! Michael and Mylene are back for another year of insightful interviews and career resources. This week, we take a deep dive into the completely redesigned Career Services website and introduce our new Peer Career Advisor program. Show Resources The new Career Services website! Schedule of career fairs Career Explorer (PennKey required) Meet the Peer Career Advisors

It’s the last episode of Season Four! Thank you so much for being loyal listeners! We’ll be back in September with more great career related conversations! Last week, Michael and Mylene were joined by Natty Leach for a live broadcast of CS Radio on Intsagram. The discussion was about an recent article in the New York Times about the perils of following your “passion,” followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Enjoy and we’ll see you next season! SHOW NOTES [Why Following Your Passion is Such Terrible Advice](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/21/smarter-living/why-find-your-passion-is-such-terrible-advice.html) (via NY Times) [Do What You Like or Like What You Do?](https://ulife.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/blog/2010/06/21/do-what-you-like-or-like-what-you-do/) (via Penn & Beyond) [Career Services on Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/penncareerserv)

The summer came blowing in across the sea…or at least it will be soon! As the semester nears its end and the promise of summer stands tantalizingly before us, Mylene and Michael take a look at what you can be doing now to pre-plan for a career ready summer! Enjoy!

Spring Fling is over. Finals are upon us. Everyone is tired…but we have to keep our level heads about us in all things. From taking care of yourself to examining how you’re presenting yourself online, Michael and Mylène offer up some advice on avoiding bad decisions. Enjoy!

It’s our first podcast crossover! This week, we are joined by the host of the Alma Matters podcast, Riane Puno (COL ’18) to discuss how she discusses the career paths of different Penn alumni on her show. It’s Penn podcast synergy at its finest! Enjoy! Show Notes Alma Matters podcast (iTunes)