Beyond.com Poll Reveals 77 Percent of Professionals Feel They Are Underpaid

Today's economy highlights the importance of focusing on the total
compensation package
PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
Beyond.com, Inc., the world's largest network of niche career
communities, polled members across its network of thousands of sites
to gauge whether professionals feel they are properly compensated at
work. More than 3,000 Beyond.com Network visitors responded to the
question:

"Do you feel you are properly compensated in your job?"

-- 11 % - Yes, I am properly compensated

-- 3 % - No, I am overpaid

-- 77 % - No I am underpaid

-- 9 % - Unsure

In today's declining economy, employers are looking beyond salary
to stay competitive and attract key talent. This movement is causing
many professionals to place a higher value on job attributes such as
benefits, work/life balance, commute time and career advancement. In
fact, a previous Beyond.com poll indicated 51 percent of professionals
do not consider salary the most important factor when deciding whether
or not to take a job.

"As important as salary may be, professionals should keep in mind
that a comprehensive employment package has a greater value than
salary alone," says Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc.
"Professionals who are negotiating a job offer or salary increase
should examine their options from all angles to ensure they are
properly compensated."

Below are several tips on how to effectively negotiate a job offer
or salary increase:

-- Do your Homework - The key to a successful negotiation is
preparation. Research your market value to determine what a
person with your skills, education and qualifications is
earning in your area.

-- Set Realistic Expectations - Remember to evaluate the entire
employment package, often called "total compensation". Set
your limits and expectations. Know what you want and what you
will settle for. Most importantly, be realistic.

-- Ask For What You Want - Don't sell yourself short by
underestimating the value of your skills and expertise. Set
your target higher during initial discussions to create a
foundation for the rest of the negotiation.

-- Stay Strong and Stay Professional - It is important to remain
professional throughout any negotiation process, despite all
of the feelings that you may be experiencing. Remain calm,
confident and professional.

For more career-related tips and resources, please visit the
Beyond.com Career Resource Center.

About Beyond.com, Inc.

Beyond.com, Inc. is the world's largest network of niche career
communities, powering thousands of geographic and industry-specific
sites. We are dedicated to helping business professionals,
corporations and vertical communities connect with each other by
providing relevant career search services, networking tools and portal
software solutions. Beyond.com was named to Inc. Magazine's
prestigious 'Inc. 500' list of the fastest growing private companies
and is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE) partner company.
www.Beyond.com

Beyond.com, Inc.
Tara Berger
Marketing & Communications Associate
610-878-2800
TaraB@Beyond.com
or
PAN Communications
Jeffrey Dillow
Account Manager
978-474-1900
Beyond@Pancomm.com

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