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

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!

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 career fair season again. It’s possible that you find keeping up with all the employers you have or want to connect with daunting. It can be easy to be overwhelmed or feel disorganized before, during or after a career fair. Michael and Mylène discuss some of the techniques they like to use to stay on top of things, including the online platforms JobTreks and CareerFair+. Plus...are business cards still a thing? Are career fairs even still a thing? All that and much more on this week’s episode! Enjoy!

Show Notes

• Upcoming Career Fairs
• JobTreks on our Digital Career Resources page
• Career Fair Plus (iOS)
• Career Fair Plus (Android)

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 this episode, we sit down with David Eisenhower, a faithful historian and passionate teacher to explore his inspiring career journey and his insightful contributions to the field of education. As the grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and, later, son-in-law of President Richard Nixon, he grew up with a deep appreciation for history and public service. Now a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, he reflects on his journey from his formative years to becoming a renowned educator.

In today's conversation, Professor Eisenhower shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path to teaching, offering invaluable insights into how he discovered his calling and turned it into a fulfilling profession. Unlike many who struggle to find their career path, Professor Eisenhower’s passion for teaching has guided him from the very start. Throughout the podcast, we explore the concepts of career and success. While many pursue a career solely to achieve success, Professor Eisenhower provides a different perspective — true fulfillment comes from choosing a career that amplifies your strengths and aligns with your passions. The ultimate measure of success isn’t found in external achievements but in genuinely loving what you do. Professor David Eisenhower embodies this ideal, as he is the definition of someone who pursued a career of his passion. His story is a powerful testament to the importance of following your passion and aligning your career with what truly fulfills you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will resonate with anyone striving for a meaningful and purpose-driven 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!

Back from a short hiatus, the group discusses Michael’s trip to the Austin Film Festival Writer’s Conference (https://austinfilmfestival.com/) with guest Pete Barry. Join us as we dive into the entertainment industry, a recap of the conference, and what stood out as the industry emerged from the shadow of COVID. Topics include the modern way writers are breaking into the writer's room, screenwriters' thoughts on a virtual workplace, and the illustrious party scene at the conference!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Austin Film Festival
  • Search “J. Michael DeAngelis”: https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/panelists-and-awardees/
  • How To Make A Fiction Podcast Panel: https://sched.co/1BpqE
  • https://austinfilmfestival.com/
• Ricardo Bare (Level designer)
  • https://twitter.com/ricardobare?lang=en
• Untitled Goose Game
  • https://goose.game/
• James Hart - The Heart Chart
  • https://www.ifhacademy.com/james-v-hart-screenwriting-masterclass

Pete Barry

• Official Website
  • https://www.therealpetebarry.com
• IMDb
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4797889/?ref_=tt_cl_t_11
• Pete previously on CS Radio
  • https://careerservices.upenn.edu/blog/2020/11/02/cs-radio-episode-118-opportunity-in-austin/
  • https://cs-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/cs-radio-episode-100-advanced-careers-caverns

Mission Rejected

• Official Website
  • https://www.missionrejected.com/
• IMDb
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14320302/?ref_=nm_knf_i1
• Porch Room
  • https://www.porchroom.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!

The boys are back from break! With October underway, we have our first guests of the season! The Career Services Operations team is in-studio as Susan Visoskas (Operations Manager), and Gareth Bohn (Operations Coordinator) discuss their roles and responsibilities in the Career Services office. They discuss how they contribute to the behind-the-scenes functioning of the office and how they build community through the PCA program.

Email Susan and Gareth:

• https://careerservices.upenn.edu/staff/#susan-visoskas
• https://careerservices.upenn.edu/staff/#gareth-bohn

Mentioned in this episode:

• Peer Career Advisors - https://careerservices.upenn.edu/peer-career-advisors/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Created by
A. Mylène Kerschner & J. Michael DeAngelis

Produced by
J. Michael DeAngelis & Natty Leach

Mixed and edited by
Sam Pasco

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!