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 Philadelphia, ancient cities Philadelphia, name of several ancient cities. One was in Lydia, W Asia Minor (now W Turkey). At the foot of Mt. Tmolus and near the location of modern Alaşehir, it was founded in the 2d cent. B.C. -- 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 o·ver·pay v. o·ver·paid , o·ver·pay·ing, o·ver·pays v.tr. 1. To pay (a party) too much. 2. To pay an amount in excess of (a sum due). v.intr. To pay too much. * 77 % - No I am underpaid un·der·paid v. Past tense and past participle of underpay. underpaid Adjective not paid as much as the job deserves underpaid adj → * 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 TO COMMUTE. To substitute one punishment in the place of another. For example, if a man be sentenced to be hung, the executive may, in some states, commute his punishment to that of imprisonment. 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 (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. 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 Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , 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 Portal Software was founded in 1985 as Portal Information Network, one of the first ISPs in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was founded by John Little. The company offered its own interface through modem access that featured Internet email. 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 NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SFE See Sydney Futures Exchange. ) partner company. www.Beyond.com |
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