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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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!

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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: 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/

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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://youtube.com/shorts/gT9S93x4mf8?si=Q8ZNcEbU4VeS1iWV
• No cell phones: https://youtube.com/shorts/4YIzEHkrbJM?si=0i7jkfMI7qiiZlKe

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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/

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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/penn-funding-for-arts-entertainment-internships-applications-open-now/

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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 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.

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