CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services

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

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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 @ 100
• Penn Today: 100 Years of Career Preparation
• The Daily Pennsylvanian: Career Services Cele...

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 Opportunities
• Jump St...

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!

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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.c...

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 O...

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

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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!

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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.

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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...

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-JlNMm
• Seven Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/Rf-vxqZlxwI?si=HHdrDhCWHQBfqeZm
• Two Weeks Notice: https://youtube.com/shorts/w6sUlr-aFdM?si=YPnRZSCxRMSzGL-P
• Staff cuts: https:/...

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/

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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/

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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...

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!

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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/

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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...

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) Ra...