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The Center for Student Professional Development or CSPD is a branch of advising offered by Temple University’s School of Media and Communication. Services are offered exclusively to SMC undergraduate students.

The CSPD is committed to enhancing students’ professionalism and empowering students to present themselves successfully as candidates for employment or for graduate schools.

In addition, the CSPD works closely with Temple’s Career Center and sponsors specialized career development programs and workshops related to graduate school admission and research opportunities.

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2013 Spring Calendar of Events

Below is our calendar of events for the Spring ’13 semester. Dates and times are subject to change, so be sure to check back regularly. We also add events throughout the semester, so make sure to bookmark this page for the latest information.  Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in Room 7 of Annenberg Hall. For more information contact Patrick Gordon at pgordon@temple.edu.

February 2 @ 1 P.M.: Screen Actors Guild Event (invite only)

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10 Tips for Getting a Job in Journalism

Henry Powderly is a journalist based in Long Island, New York.  He recently attended the Society for Professional Journalists Spring Conference and was involved in a discussion that revolved around tips for landing your first professional journalism gig.

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Speaking From Experience

A Times are A Changing.

Word to the wise for seniors. Now that you are entering the real world a few things should change as you move from being “college student” to “Professional”. I came across an article I would like to share that sums up some of the things that should help with the transition. I think this could also …
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Good Bye to You!

CONGRATULATIONS Seniors. You have finally made it! I am sure it was not easy and I am sure that their where a few moments that you felt like giving up, BUT you didn’t. You stuck it out and made it. In the end all of the struggles, late night cram sessions and 8am classes are …
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Send Off

Just so you know, this is also my last post for a while. No need to fret, I will be returning in the fall, and I’ll post a few things along the way for any summer readers. To send you off to summer bliss, I’d like to close with some advice that might help both …
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Don’t Worry – Be Happy

Here we are, in the first of our study days before closing finals of spring semester. Do you have plans for a summer job or a summer internship? Are you taking a break and heading down the shore? Regardless, I hope you’re doing something that you love doing – something that makes you happy. An …
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