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Natty is joined by special guest host Dustin Miller to discuss how you can handle answering the question "Why us?" in a job interview!Mentioned in this episode:"Why Blackstone?" via Exponent: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/02/03/how-to-answer-why-blackstone-interview-question-2026-guide/Penn's Exponent log-in: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/exponent/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

CS Radio producer Lorna Lina has been having lots of virtual interviews lately, so she joins Michael and Natty in conversation about what the experience has been like. We also cover some Dos and Don'ts as you prepare for your own virtual interviews!Mentioned in this episode:Big Interview: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/big-interview/  Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

It's a new year and a new semester! Michael and Natty run down career fairs, coffee chats, and much more happening as we hit the ground running in 2026!Mentioned in this episode:Career Fairs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/Prepare for the Fair: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/events/2026/01/22/career-fair-prep-workshop-spring-2026/Arts & Entertainment Funding: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2026/01/13/penn-funding-for-arts-entertainment-internships-applications-open-now/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

The entire CS Radio family has gathered for the holidays! Michael, Natty, Dustin and Lorna reflect on the past year and discuss the best ways to spend winter break on your job search while still having restful downtime. Also, Lorna sheds some light on what students consider "coffee chats" to be versus what Career Services staff thinks!Happy holidays from everyone at Career Services! We'll be back in 2026! Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

On this week's CS Radio, Michael asks Natty about what "hot topics" he's been hearing in student appointments, and both reflect on what the Career Services staff have been discussing around the office. Topics covered include early recruiting, GRIP applications, balancing class schedules with recruiting and more.Mentioned in this episode:GRIP - https://global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/grip/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

Michael and Natty welcome College senior Mtab Habib, one of our Peer Career Advisors, about her experiences as a first gen student.Mtab Habib (she/her/hers) is currently a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Health and Societies, concentrating in Healthcare Markets and Finance, and minoring in Neuroscience and Healthcare Management. She has a strong interest in public health and healthcare reform, cultivated through coursework and her past internship experiences. Mtab has previously worked as a Research Assistant in a molecular biology lab, a Private Equity Summer Intern at Hamilton Lane, and a Summer Analyst at Chartis. After graduating this spring, she will be returning to Chartis in New York City as a full-time Analyst.On campus, Mtab is deeply involved in the First Generation-Low Income Dean’s Advisory Board and the DEI committee for her sorority. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, reading new books, and thrifting with her friends. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used unde

This week, we're honored to interview College of Arts & Sciences alumna Randi Michel about her career journey. From Penn undergrad to the mail room to becoming a top manager-producer and then back to Penn again as a lecturer, Randi shares advice about how to leverage your Penn network to break into the industry of your choice!Talent Manager and Emmy Award-winning Producer (“Bessie” starring Queen Latifah for HBO) Randi Michel’s next film projects are:  producing two projects with client Queen Latifah and The Henson Company- the animated film “The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear”, based on the fantasy novel by popular German author- illustrator Walter Moers, and the globe-trotting family comedy “We’re The Hendersons” starring Latifah.Randi is also producing with client Travis Scott  "Chopped & Screwed" for his Cactus Jack label based on the life of DJ Screw, the legendary Houston D.J.  She also put together a comedy series that sold to Apple starring Smartless co-host Sean Hayes and written by “Bad Si

Michael returns from his annual visit to the Austin Film Festival Writer's Conference to report on the state of the entertainment industry and share stories about how people get their first jobs as writers.Mentioned in this episode:Austin Film Festival - https://www.austinfilmfestival.com Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

Dustin Miller guest hosts and helps Natty dissect the many moving pieces that go into offer negotiation. He and Natty then relay the advice they give to students who come to them with questions about how to get the most out of an offer. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

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 and Natty for this industry deep dive.Mentioned in this episode:Career Services Sports & Hospitality Community - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/sports-hospitality/Cornell's Nolan School of Hotel Administration - https://sha.cornell.edu/  Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

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.Mentioned in this episode:LinkedIN - https://linkedin.comCareer Services LinkedIN Workshop - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/videos/career-champions-2025-linkedin-workshop/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

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.Please note that the links below may only be accessible to current University of Pennsylvania students, while others may be open to students and alumni.Mentioned in this episode:Career Communities - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/channels/industry-communities/Handshake People Tool - https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/people?page=1&per_page=25Handshake Collections - https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/stu/collectionsLinkedIN Learning - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/classes/?ctag%5B%5D=linkedin-learningLippincott Library - https://www.library.upenn.edu/lippincottCareer Services YouTube - https://youtube.com/@PennCareerServicesExponent - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/resources/exponent/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast!

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.Mentioned in this episode:Penn In Washington: https://www.piw.sas.upenn.edu/semester-program/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

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. Mentioned in this episode:How to Use AI in Your Job Applications via TheMuse.com - https://www.themuse.com/advice/ai-in-job-applicationsBio Sciences Career Fair 2025 - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/biosciences-career-fair-2025-students-and-postdocs/ Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

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 that have already happened this semester and ahead at those to come. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

The staff of Penn Career Services have put together a summer playlist of career related songs! Michael and Natty walk us through each track and discuss the career-related ideas they conjure up in this celebratory tenth season finale! We'll be taking a hiatus for the summer, but we'll be back in September with all new shows! We'll see you next time...Special thanks to Chris Klaniecki for helping to produce our episodes this semester!Mentioned in this episode:Our Career Playlist on Spotify  Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

Our former colleague, Megan Chambers, returns to the podcast to talk about her year of major career changes. In her conversation with Michael and Natty, she reflects on how tools like career inventories and self-assessments have helped her, and how important identifying transferable skills for maximum career satisfaction.Mentioned in this episode:Career Services' Self Assessments PageCareer Explorer Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

This week, we're joined by special guest Dustin Miller as Michael recaps his recent participation in a Handshake user's workshop, and the entire CS Radio team highlights some of their favorite Handshake tricks and tips. Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

As the semester draws to a close, students may face stress on many fronts. From finals to starting a new position, Michael and Natty offer advice on how to get through it all.Additional resources:Penn Libraries Destress FestPenn Wellness  Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!

Michael and Natty brave the depths of Reddit's r/linkedinlunatics to see if there is any real career advice to be mined from it. From weaponizing unlimited PTO to understanding when it's appropriate to be early for an interview, some truly bizarre hot takes from LinkedIN users actually spark some great discussion that can be useful when evaluating your own job search!Note that Reddit's comment sections can be wild places, so visit at your own discretion. Mentioned in this episode:Post OnePost TwoPost ThreePost FourPost Five Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license. CS Radio is also available as a video podcast! Visit our YouTube channel to watch!