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Get ready for this week's Biosciences Career Fair with Michael, Natty, and special guest Dustin Miller. Topics covered include the pros and cons of resume books, what to expect at the fair, how to dress, what to bring with you, and how to best leverage your employer interactions after the fair. Mentioned in this episode: Why Employers Like Resume BooksBiosciences Career Fair 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!

Career Services' newest staff member, Noelia Martinez, joins Michael and Natty. They discuss her split role as coordinator for both the undergraduate advising teams and employer relations, as well as her background in cognitive science. Mentioned in this episode Meet Noelia 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 reflect on the recent 100th anniversary of Penn Career Services, including a recap of last week's celebratory party, and look back at how Career Services has both evolved and stayed the same over a century of helping students connect with employers. Here's to the next 100! Mention in this episode: Career Services @ 100Penn Today: 100 Years of Career PreparationThe Daily Pennsylvanian: Career Services Celebrates 100 Years at Penn 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 are back for season 12! The hot debate in the career world right now is whether or not it's appropriate to bring an iced coffee with you to a job interview. We weigh in and try to figure out why it's such a hot topic. Plus, a look ahead to what's happening on campus this semester. Mentioned in this episode: The Iced Coffee Debate (via ABC News)Learn How to Pivot: Turning Your Skills into New OpportunitiesJump Start Your Arts Career 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!

For the 11th season finale of CS Radio, Michael leads Natty, Heather, and Hannah on an epic adventure! Yes, we're playing Dungeons & Dragons again, and thinking about how the decision making process and skill selection is similar to what we do when we're on the job market. So enter into a perilous realm with Natto Leachkins, C'ess Reydeo, and St. Iris of Booth as they face off against the Vice Primark of Undead Life! Many thanks to our producer for the last two and half years, Lorna Lin. We wish her the best as she gets ready to graduate and will miss her terribly! We'll be back in September. Have a great summer. 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!

In our last "grab bag" of the season, Michael and Natty review some interesting things they've found on social media this week, including LinkedIN's CEO proving the coping is the sincerest form of flattery and more details on previous topic: Anthropic's desire for their applicants NOT to use AI products when applying for AI related jobs. Mentioned in this episode: LinkedIN CEO's Career Tools rankings - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWjqNEDiryw/?igsh=MTE4MHBrMm0yOG9uOA==   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 Class of 2026 prepares to graduate, Michael, Natty, and Dustin take a look at the career plan survey report for last year graduates. As we take a look at trends and timelines, we also discuss the importance of collecting this data in educating about the job search. Meanwhile, Michael has some real serious thoughts about A.I. and Natty launches a new segment, "Conspiracy Corner". Mentioned in this episode: Career Plan Outcomes Reports - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/post-graduate-outcomes/ 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 respond to a recent article from The Muse about feeling overworked. Taking stock of their own well-being, they run down ten signs of work fatigue, what might be causing them, and how to combat them. Mentioned in this episode: Ten Signs You're Working Too Much (via The Muse): https://www.themuse.com/advice/working-too-much 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!

Natty reports on his recent trip to Los Angeles as part of a Wharton industry exploration trip. He and a group of students were able to visit employers such as YouTube, BBC, Sony, Netflix, and more! Hear his take on the latest industry trends and the vast variety of career paths that the entertainment industry has to 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!

It's our 250th episode! The semiquincentepisode, as Natty says. As we hit this major milestone, we reflect on other career milestones, what they mean, and whether or not they're something to strive for. Thanks for helping us reach 250 episodes! 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!

Natty and Michael discuss why the Career Services offices has its name, when many other schools use different language. They also dive into the difference between being a career advisor versus and career coach, in a wide ranging conversation about why language matters...and why sometimes, it does not. 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!

Natty and Michael are joined by guest Dustin Miller as they inventory some of the great career related movies in cinematic history and the lessons you can learn (or ignore) from them! Mentioned in this episode: Send Help: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8036976/ Miracle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349825/ The Hangover: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/ The Graduate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/ Cash On Demand: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054731/ Elf: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319343/ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/ Lord of the Rings: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737 9 to 5: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080319/ Working Girl: https://www.imdb.com/title/   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 are joined by Associate Director Emily Barrale, as they react to some career related animated skits from YouTube. Mentioned in this episode: Manager “Off Lines” a Meeting: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZFVqd5FnqWQ?si=ne0IfwNXE4-JlNMmSeven Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/Rf-vxqZlxwI?si=HHdrDhCWHQBfqeZmTwo Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/w6sUlr-aFdM?si=YPnRZSCxRMSzGL-PStaff cuts: https://youtube.com/shorts/gT9S93x4mf8?si=Q8ZNcEbU4VeS1iWVNo cell phones: https://youtube.com/shorts/4YIzEHkrbJM?si=0i7jkfMI7qiiZlKe 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!

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!