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THE MONSTER.COM INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL (IP) NEWSLETTER

THIS WEEK: You told us that size matters, so we'll tell you how to do
your best work at home.

Monster.com's IP Zone is your online career home, whether you want to
start a new business, test out a new industry or strike out on your
own. What's up in the Independent Professional Zone this week?

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IN THIS ISSUE: Week of November 22, 1999

-- Heard on the Boards: Throw a free-agent holiday party
-- IP Newsletter Exclusive: Receive faxes without a phone line
-- Free Agent Guide: Key resources for telecommuter wannabes
-- Independent Professional Poll: Size matters
-- Monster Talent Market: Rent a CTO or rent out yourself

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HEARD ON THE BOARDS: Don't Cry into the Corporate Punchbowl

Last week, Monster member Lisa wrote: "As free agents, how do you
handle the holiday party season now that you're no longer in the
corporate party loop?"

The Free Agent Advisor answered: "Throw your own party, and invite all
your best free-agent friends and networking contacts, plus your best
clients. Who knows -- you might even find yourself at the center of a
bidding war."

Read the rest of the story here:
http://forums.monster.com/viewmessage.asp?messageid=672563

Got your own question? Post it to one of our two Independent
Professional experts:

Ask the Free Agent Advisor
http://my.monster.com/forum.asp?forum=800

Ask the Work-from-Home Coach
http://my.monster.com/forum.asp?forum=801

or join the group discussions Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET at
http://content.talentmarket.monster.com/chats/index.asp?redirect=chat.asp

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WEB FREEBIES AND FINDS: Receive Faxes Via Email -- For Free

Do you hate the idea of paying for a dedicated phone line just to
receive a few faxes per week at your home office? There's a better way:
Free incoming faxes by email.

Sign up for eFax (http://www.efax.com) and you'll get your own individual
fax number and the ability to receive faxes at that number via your
existing email account. The fax-receiving service is free. Any catches?
You'll get a moderate amount of email spam from Efax, and the area code
of your assigned fax number will probably be different from your local
area code.

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FREE AGENT GUIDE: Flexible Work Arrangements and the Virtual Office

Pat Boer (Monster.com's Career Guru) offers a top-flight selection of
resources for professionals who want to have real careers without
leaving the comforts of home. This two-minute read will jump-start your
campaign for a down-the-hall commute to the work life of your dreams.

http://content.talentmarket.monster.com/weeklyarticle/

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THE MONSTER.COM INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL POLL: We Asked, You Answered

Last week we asked: Which size organization would you feel the most
comfortable working for?

You said: *
-- A small organization where I know everyone: 52%
-- A medium-size place where I can anonymously fit in: 27%
-- An enormous, well-recognized company: 20%
*629 total votes

This week's question: How long does it take for your clients to pay
you?

Cast your vote here:
http://independentprofessional.monster.com

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MONSTER TALENT MARKET: It Takes All Kinds

With 104,000 independent professionals and counting, there are bound to
be a few interesting characters offering their services to the highest
bidder. Here are this week's models:

**HIRED TOP GUN**
The talent: "CTO-Level Consultant"
The target project: "Technical consultant for Internet start-up.
Determining strategic directions of technology development, design of
system architecture, management of development effort, hiring of
technical staff, etc."
The desired rate: $200 per hour

**A REAL FIND**
The talent: "Virtual Secretary"
The target project: "I am an independent contractor offering
secretarial/administrative support for businesses and individuals."
The desired rate: $10 per hour

**PUMPKIN PIE PUNDIT**
The talent: "Concept Chef and Recipe Specialist"
The target project: "I create recipes or new food products for food
companies or organizations."
The desired rate: $30 per hour

Enter the Talent Market to build your own project or profile:
http://talentmarket.monster.com/

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