Salary FAQs

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What is the salary and how to become design engineer?

Design engineer make the design plan from smallest to the biggest and the most complex things. Their work profile depends upon the product on which they work upon that can be phone or airplane. While designing any product, they have to keep in mind the final usage of the product, safety, strength, usability, cost, impact on the environment and lot more things. Design engineer works on the description given to them in the beginning of the project. They have to work with the other team consisting of engineers and craftspeople.

Most of the design engineers also have the responsibility of prototyping in which model of the product design is created and reviewed. Depending upon the requirement, the prototype can be functional or non-functional. So their job generally includes research, design, test and report.

To become a design engineer you need to have a degree in engineering (mechanical, civil or electrical). Apart from this, choose the subjects such as engineering product design, industrial design, computer-aided design engineering, engineering design and manufacture and materials science.

Also the design engineer must have the string problem solving skills, creative thinking, knowledge of CAD, excellent hold over engineering and design principles, great communication skills, knowledge of manufacturing process and team working as well as leadership qualities.

Design engineers are always in demand as the consumer marketing is always changing and keep looking for different products. So, design engineers get decent salary in the initial stage of his or her career. An average salary ranges between Rs 20-25,000 per month. But the salary also depends upon the college from where you have completed your engineering. Engineer from IIT for sure are paid more than candidates from any other college.

Posted on : 09-07-12

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What is the scope and salary in Advertising and Marketing Communication?

There is perhaps no business in today’s world that works without advertising and marketing communication. This means that the field has a very wide scope ranging from automobile sector, textile to small businesses, consumer products and more. What so ever we do, drink, eat or wear is directly influenced by the advertising and branding.

There are mix opportunities in this field, like some very elective and some very general. But the field really demands highly creative, imaginative and innovative persons. The key areas of work in advertising and marketing communication are creative and research, media planning and marketing.

There are very few colleges that provide bachelor’s degree in this field. But interested candidates can opt the post graduation in Mass communication that extensively covers the advertising and marketing communication. You can get admission in the following institutes:

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU, New Campus, New Delhi
National Institute of Advertising, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi
National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai
MS University of Baroda, Fatehganj, Vadodara 390002.
Xavier's Institute of Communication, St. Xavier's College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai
University Of Delhi, College of Art, Tilak Marg, New Delhi

Average starting salary in Advertising and Marketing Communication is Rs 15000 to Rs 20,000 per month. The salary may vary with the college, company, your ability and creativity.

Posted on : 06-07-12

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What is the salary in Social Media Marketing?

Social media marketing is a buzz word in today’s business scenario as everything nowadays is online. Moreover with the popularity of Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and other social media platforms, the job in social media marketing is increasing in number and becoming so demanding.

With the advent f social media, the job scenario and meaning of marketing has altogether changed and got the new definition. Companies, now look for the direct customer interaction through videos, comments, shares, likes and all.

So to be and excel in this field, candidate has to be very creative, agile in thinking, and always up to date with the changes in online media. Also the candidate must have good communication skills to interact with people on social media. One has to understand what social media can bring to the business i.e work done, analysis and ROI.

Companies also take social media to collect valuable information and trends in the market.

Social media marketing though sounds and really a very interesting field, as you are always interacting, but it is not that well paid. Starting salary ranges between Rs 10,000 to 15,000. But once you develop the analytics skills and way to find more returns over the investment then you can excel in this field.

Posted on : 05-07-12

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What is the salary and how to become an Account Strategist at Google?

Account Strategist at Google works in the advertising and providing solutions to the queries of Google customers and agencies to make their brand in digital advertising. For this role the candidate must have a very good communication skills and extra ordinary analytical abilities to shape the extension and growth of business. The person should have ability to educate and target new customers to take new products and technologies of Google.

What is required?

To become an account strategist at Google, candidate must have BA/BS degree. In place of degree the candidate should have 4 years of relevant experience.

Candidate must have 3 years of experience in account management

Holding the position of online marketing

Core responsibilities include

Online campaign building for vertical specific key clients
Consultation with client for understanding their business needs.
Propose solutions
Monitoring and maintaining of online marketing campaigns. This is done to suggest structural and editorial improvements to optimize the ad campaigns.
Creative solution to the clients
Customer training and orientation on Google products like Google analytics

Average salary of account strategist at Google is between Rs 5.10 to 6.50 lacs.

Posted on : 06-07-12

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How to join Indian Army with NCC ‘C’ certificate and what is the salary?

If you hold the NCC ‘C’ certificate and want to join Indian Army then you can do so. Candidate needs to be very bright, intellectual and must have courage to serve the country. Male candidate can be married or unmarried and the female candidate can be unmarried or a widow of defence candidates. Age of the candidate should not be less than 19 years and more than 25 years.

Apart from this, candidate must have a degree from a recognized University or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Candidate must have served the NCC for minimum of two academic years in senior division.

Candidate must have the ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC. Holding the certificate at the time of application is not required.

Selection Procedure: Send the application in the prescribed format to Rtg. Directorate (NCC) through HQ DG NCC.

This will be forward to State Directorates who in turn will forward the same to Hq DG NCC.

Candidates are shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates have to go through the two stage testing procedure to join the Indian Army as Lt.

Salary: Stipend during the period of training is Rs.21000/-

Once the candidate complete the training, he or she will be commissioned as Lt in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 wth Grade Pay 5400 and MSP Rs.6000/- and other allowances.

Posted on : 02-07-12

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What is the salary and how to get job in automobile industry?

For the past few years tremendous change has been seen in the Indian automobile industry. Huge demand for perfection, design, fuel efficiency has led to the changes in the technologies and the process of manufacturing of the automobiles. Both indigenous and foreign companies in India are undergoing these changes. This has further resulted in the high demand for automobile engineers in the country. As per the Economic survey 2011-12, automobile industry is in the list of top hirers of the country and comes at third position.

To become an automobile engineer, you need to have a combination of education i.e. electrical engineering, mechanical, electronics, electrical, safety and computer sciences. Automobile engineer deals with the designing, manufacturing, testing and the maintenance of automobiles.

An automobile engineer can get a job in manufacturing companies such as two wheelers, autos, four wheelers such as cars, trucks, tractors, buses, defence vehicles and more. Some of the top hiring companies in this field are Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Motors, Hero Honda, Bajaj Motors, Audi, BMW, Honda and Skoda. Apart from the manufacturing companies other companies like component companies, service centers, and transport companies also hire the automobile engineer.

There are plenty of job roles that an automobile engineer does. Candidate can pick the area like engineering, designing, production, operations, HR management, sales and marketing, customer care and R&D. But over all there are three main sectors in which the job of automobile engineers can be defined. These are:

Design
Development
Manufacturing

A fresh graduate can earn from Rs 10,000 to 15,000 per month. But if you have completed your graduation from a reputed college or institute like IIT, BITS or NITs then your pay package is much higher.

To enter into the automobile sector you have the option of doing diploma as well as degree. But then there will be a marked difference in the salary of these. You can begin your education in B.Tech courses including Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. You need to have strong analytical skills with quiet a strong hold on mathematics and science. Use logical thinking, innovative approach, and put lots of hard-work to get success in the field of automobile engineering.

Posted on : 26-06-12

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What is the salary and how to become an Assistant Commandant at the Indian Coast Guard?

Assistant Commandant is a Group ‘A’ Gazatter Officer at The Indian Coast Guard and has the pay scale of Rs 15600-39100 with Grade pay of Rs 5400.

Eligibility Criteria

Unmarried Indian citizen
For general duty candidate should have the Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from the Central/State Govt/UGC recognized university.
For general duty Pilot, Navigator or Observer, candidate should have B.Sc. with Maths and Physics with 60% aggregate marks and 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 12th standard
For technical branch (Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical) candidate should have degree in Naval architecture, Mechanical/Marine Design/Production/Aeronautical/Automotive/Industrial and Production/ Aeronautical/Instrumentation and Control/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunication that is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Candidates who have been withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the service training academy are not eligible.
Candidate should not have been arrested, prosecuted on criminal charges or convicted.
Candidates who have appeared for the final year/semester exam and awaiting for the final year result can also apply. But they should not have any back log.
In GD branch candidates who hold five years of LLB integrated degree after passing 10+2 with Maths and Physics or three years LLB degree with Maths and Physics in 10+2 can also apply.

Selection of the Candidates for Assistant Commandant at the Indian Coast Guard

Selection is done through entrance exam. You can apply for the test on their website www.joincostguard.org. Fill the complete online application form and submit to get the registration number. If the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria then a Rejection Slip is generated stating the reason for the rejection. If selected then print the two copies of the application. Take the duly signed application form with photographs and all the original documents to the examination center.

Preliminary Selection

Candidates who have been selected in online application will have to face the preliminary round of Mental Ability Test and PP&DT (Picture and Perception and Discussion Test)

Final Selection:

Once the candidate is through with the preliminary selection then he has to go through the final selection round. Date and venue for the Final Selection Board is uploaded on the website www.indiancoastguard.nic.in. The Final Selection round consists of Psychological test, Group testing and Interview (Personality test)

Medical:

All the candidates who clear the Final Selection round have to appear for the medical examination at nearest Military Hospital.

All the best!!!

Posted on : 26-06-12

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What is the salary and how to become an Executive Director at Rashtriya Mahila Kosh, Ministry of Women and Child Development?

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh, is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The main objective of this organization is to bring about the socio-economic development of poor women. RMK provides micro-credit for different livelihood support and income generating activities to these women. There are many intermediary organizations such as NGOs, Co-operatives, Women Federations, Voluntary/Civil society organizations, not for profit organization working under the Section 25 of the Companies Act through which credits are disbursed by RMK, as these organizations work at grass root level.

Qualification to become an Executive Director at Rashtriya Mahila Kosh:

Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university
Candidate must have at least five years of experience in administrative and financial matters at the level of Joint Secretary or equivalent post.
Not more than 56 years of age

Roles and Responsibilities:

Proper administration of the affairs of RMK
Conduct of officers with overall supervision, control and direction of the Governing Board of RMK.
Executive Director at RMK also functions as the Ministry Secretary of the General Body and of the Governing Board of RMK.

Salary of Executive Director: This position comes under the pay band PB4 having the pay scale of Rs 37400-67000) plus the grade pay.

Posted on : 19-06-12

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What is the salary of Police Inspector?

Well qualified, trained, active and enthusiastic police inspectors are the need of the country at present. To fulfill the duty, police inspector should be very honest and strict in following the rules. There are numerous job opportunities in this field and that too with handsome salaries. You can be a Inspector of Police, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police and Sub-Inspector of Police in case of non-gazetted officer. But if you are a gazetted officer then you can be promoted to Additional Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Special Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police and Joint Commissioner of Police.

Words are simple to put but actions are hard. You have to put lots of efforts to join this stream. You have to be physically fit, an action oriented and a self-controlled person.

Recruitment in police is done at four levels:

Constables
Sub inspector
Deputy superintendent of police
Indian police service

For higher positions aspirants have to clear the IPS exam after graduation. Candidates between the age of 20-25 can apply for the jobs in police through IPS.

There are about 162 police training institutes in India to provide basic as well as in-service training to the police. Few among these are:

The National Police Academy (NPA), Hyderabad
Police Training College (PTC), Delhi
The Police Training College (PTC), Dergaon
Karnataka Police Academy (KPA), Mysore
Maharashtra Police Academy (MPA), Nashik

Entry level officer as police inspector gets the monthly salary ranging between Rs 12,000 to 25,000 per month. Highly trained professionals in this field may get Rs 14.5 to Rs 34 lakh a year.

Posted on : 12-06-12

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What is the career prospects and salary in Plastic Technology?

Plastic is used in many industries and products such as packaging, electricity, home appliances, telecommunication and many other major sectors. In comparison to other material, plastic is quiet new, so demands for fresh talent.

The industry of plastic and plastic polymer is growing at a very fast pace and so does the job prospects. Public sector hires engineers and technologists from this field. You may get employment in organizations such as:

Oil India Laboratories
Indian Institute of Petroleum
Petroleum Conservation Research Association of India
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Petrofiles Cooperative Limited

Private organizations that deal in plastic and plastic related products keep looking for the desired candidates in different profiles. Use of polymers outside India is even more so once in this field there is no looking back. Designer and Processing Technologists are in great demand but you can also join the industry as Plastic Testing Technologist, Mould Designer and Plastic Mould Makers. To become this you have to complete the B.Tech courses in plastic technology.

To pursue M.Tech programme in plastic technology you must be B.Tech in chemical engineering or textile engineering or textile technology, mechanical engineering. Also you can do BE in polymer or chemical engineering or B.Sc in chemistry. If not degree then candidate has the option to do diploma in plastic/polymer technology.

Starting salary of professionals in plastic technology for public sector is INR 8000 to 10,000 per month. Candidate with M.Tech degree get INR 15,000 to 20,000 per month.

Posted on : 08-06-12

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