Less Experienced Professionals in Demand, According to Beyond.com

Seasoned professionals forced to compete with younger generation as the economy
continues to tighten
PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
Beyond.com, Inc., the world`s largest network of niche career communities, today
released its First Quarter 2009 Career Trends Analysis and Industry Outlook
Reports, which provide an in-depth look at the latest job market trends.

In a thriving economy, there is a higher demand for management-level candidates,
but in a down economy many employers shift their recruiting efforts to attract
and retain less experienced professionals that will be highly productive and
cost-effective for their business. While many employers in certain industries,
such as customer service and retail, typically tend to attract and foster a
higher concentration of lower-level professionals, current data shows that many
top industries are following suit to tap into this segment of the talent pool.

According to Beyond.com, the top three industries for jobs in Q1 2009 have
reported an increase in demand for candidates with less than five years of
experience; and with more experienced professionals out of work, many seasoned
professionals will be forced to more directly compete with this younger
workforce. The following highlights the top three industries in Q1 2009:

* Healthcare & Medical. There was a 15.2 percent increase in the number of
Healthcare professionals searching for a job. While the majority of job seekers
had 1-3 years of experience, most healthcare jobs required less than one year of
experience.
* Information Technology. There was a 54.5 percent increase in the number of IT
professionals searching for a job. The majority of job seekers had 5-10 years of
experience, but candidates with 3-5 years of experience were in highest demand.
* Sales & Sales Management. There was a 23.8 percent increase in the number of
Sales professionals searching for a job. The majority of job seekers had more
than 21 years of experience, while candidates with less than one year of
experience were most in demand, representing 65.6 percent of all Sales jobs
posted.

"In times of economic uncertainty, employers are extremely mindful of expenses,
especially as it relates to their recruitment program, to ensure that their
business is able to continue thriving," said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com,
Inc. "As a result, many companies are focused on hiring front-line workers who
can make the most impact on their business with the least amount of financial
risk, further widening the employment gap that exists between the type
candidates in-demand compared to the type of candidates currently searching for
a job."

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports,
visit: http://www.beyond.com/Media/QuarterlyReports.asp.

About Beyond.com, Inc.

Beyond.com is the world`s largest network of niche career communities, providing
access to thousands of top-tier industry and local web sites. Our career search
services and networking tools enable job seekers and employers to create
targeted connections across thousands of online communities. We deliver a
one-of-a-kind recruitment solution that provides the targeted exposure of a
specialized job board, reinforced by the breadth and volume of a larger career
network. Beyond.com was named to Inc. Magazine`s prestigious `Inc. 500` list 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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