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IN THIS ISSUE...PAGES 18-23
COVER STORY CM's Publisher talks with networking guru, George C. Fraser about Power Networking and how to identify, engage, and connect with others on a personal, operational and stategic level. Fraser also sets the record straight that networking is NOT about "getting something." Networking is giving and adding value to the lives of others.
4 EDITORIAL PAGE Meet CAREER Magazine
17 ASK THE EXPERTS / Q&A How to price my services?
6 PUBLISHER'S PERSPECTIVE Power UP your Network! By Stephanie C. Harper, PHR
How to re-enter the workforce ?
7 PUBLISHER'S PAGE Books Are A Business 8 YOUR VOICE IN PRINT Reflections and Reactions The Business of Being a Mom
24 CAREERS AND CHRIST Hearing from God By Stephanie C. Harper 26 FAVOR FOR YOUR LIFE You Never Know? By Pastor Reginald Brown
27 CAREER TIPS Helpi or Hurt? : Networking Sites By Traci Morgan 11 BUSINESS OWNER BOOT CAMP 28 MOMENTS OF MOTIVATION Pain is Preparation Social Employment Screening? By Christopher Williams By Stephanie C. Harper, PHR 10 BLACK AND WHITE TERMS Networking vs. Netweaving?
12 BUSINESS AS USUAL Hook Up vs. Connection? By Anetra Henry-Hunting 13 SPOLIGHT ON SUCCESS Meet Pam Perry Ministry Marketing Solutions 14 HR NEWS Tax Credits for Hiring the Unemployed By Stephanie C. Harper, PHR 15 EXCELLENCE MATTERS keys to Success Equal Excellence By Robin A. Ware, CMP
29 JUST THE FACTS Top 50 Websites for Professionals 30 WORKPLACE AND CAREER SUCCESS Embracing the "I" in TEAM By Trevior Branch, MSP, CPC 31 OFFICE TIPS Video Marketing for Stay At Home Moms By Lucinda Cross 32 SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS Meet K.B. Whitaker Author
33 I LIVE ONLINE What is Netweaving Anyway? By Bob Littel 35 LIVE AFTER LAYOFF Health Insurance for Laid Off Workers By Otis Collier 36 COMPENSATION CORNER Federal Hire Act Stimulates Job Growth By Niakesha Woodley, MHRD 37 CAREER MAKEOVER 10 Must Have People for Your Network By Tai Goodwin CAREER Magazine (a StephanieHarper.com Publication) is a green publication written by career industry professionals for job seekers (employees, employers and entrepreneurs. Published bi-monthly, no part of CAREER Magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the Publisher. The opinions expressed by our contributors are not necessarily those of the Publisher. All articles are intellectual property of CAREER Magazine and/or its contributors. All rights reserved. Copyright 2008-2010.
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