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What is the architect salary in India?
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Every individual dreams of owning a space of his own, a place to call his own. In times when space is shrinking, a residential apartment or business floor is a luxury which we all are striving to reach for. Creating beautiful, aesthetically pleasing ergonomic designs which allows individuals to live their dream is how an Architect adds value to structures of brick and stone.
There is an increasing demand for designing be it for landscaping or interiors. Armed with a degree in B.Arch from reputed institutes and exposure after training under able and renowned architects you can get a dream start to your career as an Architect. The average salary that the industry offers in India is approximately 2-2.4 lacs per annum. The opportunities can be explored with real estate companies, which offer lucrative salaries especially in metropolitan cities. Also one can get associated with architect firms to start with, this might not give you great financial rewards but the exposure and solid fundamental knowledge acquired is of immense value.
Posted on : 14-03-12
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What is Dentist Salary in India?
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With the delectable market offerings of chocolates, candies and other sweet treats we are spoilt of choice and our oral health is spoilt of decay. In both children and adults alike, the recent cases of various oral problems like cavities, plaque, disfigurement etc. has been on the rise. And with this the long ignored profession of dental science is on the way of attaining its deserving place. A visit to the dentist has become a must for most of the households; the reason can be anything from oral problems to cosmetic dental surgery.
A dentist in present times can choose between starting a private practice, joining a private health institution or getting hired for a government hospital. The salary after BDS would accordingly vary but the initial salary would not be as compared to fresh MBBS; private nursing homes might make an initial offering of 2.4-3 lacs per annum while government hospitals would grade you at approximately 1.80 lacs per annum plus other benefits as per grade. And if you are ready to toil & grind in the initial years with no guarantee of return; start a private practice. As you master your skills and bring relief to your patients your fan following would increase and so would your bank balance.
Posted on : 13-03-12
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What is Java Developer Salary in India?
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As one of the most sought after career choice for individuals from computer science background, Java is as steaming as ever.
Strong knowledge of fundamentals, excellent hold on object oriented programming is the prerequisite for this field. To ensure a place in the industry as a beginner working in Java technology it is advised that individuals work on projects related to the technology at college or university level. Additionally sun certified java certifications at various levels would work in your favor and add weight age to your resume.
The salary start can vary between 2-4lacs approximately. Java is still climbing the ladders of success dishing out one application after another; hence the flavor is yet in vogue and will continue to be so in times to come.
Posted on : 12-03-12
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What is Oracle Developer Salary in India?
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Oracle is one of the most prominent and broadly used database technologies available in the market. While the Oracle DBA works on the server side managing and ensuring data availability to the right user, data security and data storage.
An Oracle Developer on the other hand turns the requirement of the organization and the ideas of the analysts and the designers into reality. The developer builds components like programs, reports, forms, tables etc using SQL and PL/SQL. To be an Oracle developer on has to study programming and graphical user interface of Oracle. Opportunities in this field do exist but the salary is one of the lowest across the globe as per a recent survey.
Most of the organizations give preference to candidates with Oracle certification. The salary for an Oracle Developer at beginner level would be approximately 1.5 lacs per annum. As with most of the programming domains in the industry with experience and knowledge the financial remunerations increase many folds.
Posted on : 11-03-12
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What is the Salary of a Teacher in India?
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It is expected that over 10 lac of new vacancies for government schools would be created in the next 3 years for the successful implementation of the Right To Education Act. To be eligible for the government school teaching positions; it has been made mandatory to clear the State Teaching Eligibility Test. It has also been proposed that B.Ed be made into a 2 year course curriculum instead of its present 1 year pattern.
Teaching always has been considered to be a very noble profession but it is disheartening to find qualified teachers being paid very low salaries by private schools compared to their counterpart in government schools.
The starting salary for a qualified B.Ed teacher in private school is approximately .72 lacs per annum; additionally private schools provide free lunches, transport and up to 50% discount in school fee of their children studying in the same school. On the other hand government schools lure with job security and a starting salary of approximately 2.16 lacs per annum including the benefits of House Rent allowance, Dearness allowance, Travel allowance and Provident Fund. The work hour at private school is also more as compared to the government schools; which is known for a more relaxed work schedule.
Posted on : 10-03-12
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What is SEO Salary in India?
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In an era where research seems to be equal to searching for keywords on Google and a plethora of sites promising to offer information on the searched keywords, the internet fraternity has realized the potential of Search Engine Optimization. SEO is an art using scientific tools, which calls for skills in web copy writing, knowledge of web analytics and a vast appetite for acquiring knowledge on the latest and emerging trends in search engine domain.
To enter the SEO profession there is no qualification criteria as such but yes companies prefer graduates who have an IT background. The package offered to inexperienced candidates in this domain is usually between 1.20 lacs- 1.80 lacs per annum.
The growth potential is immense in this field; what is required is your ability to expand your knowledge in the domain and keeping yourself abreast with the latest trends.
Posted on : 09-03-12
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What is HR Salary in India?
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As a profession Human Resources has slowly moved from being a support function to a strategic partner and found places in the board room. Talent is always a priced commodity hence individuals who work towards the acquisition and management of talent are greatly valued. Although the growth rate in this profession is slow as compared to the functional areas of marketing and technology nevertheless the respect and authority the position exhibits makes it an attractive career choice.
The start to your career in HR is greatly affected by the institute from where you acquire your degree in business administration. Those passing out from premier institutes like IIM and XLRI’s find themselves to be in demand with an average salary offer of 10 lacs per annum. While fresh MBA candidates from B- level institutes might have to start their career at a salary of 1.8 lacs per annum.
Posted on : 08-03-12
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What is DBA Salary in India?
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The growth of internet and e-commerce has been phenomenal; generating gigantic amount of data and this growth is all set to increase manifolds. Hence the requirement for qualified DBA professional who can store, organize and manage the data in desired formats is no way going to diminish.
It is important that a promising DBA possess strong organizational skills, good logical and analytical thinking and an ability to pay close attention to finer details.
The package offered in this functional area is approximately between 1.8-2.4 lacs per annum to start with. A certification in Database Administration in addition to a degree in computer science will have higher probability of accelerated growth.
Posted on : 05-03-12
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What is the salary for a fresh hotel management graduate in the Hotel industry?
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Abiding by the Indian culture and belief of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, and fuelled by the growth of the tourism industry, the hotel industry is observing a growth rate of 15-20%.
The hospitality industry is adding the much required quotient of comfort, style and glamour to it and to keep up with the global standards; trained talent is very much in demand.
A graduation from a reputed Hotel Management institute is your ticket to the hotel industry. There are different departments in the hotels like Front Office, House Keeping, Food & Beverage Service and Food Production. After an initial training across all the departments, individuals are recruited on the basis of knowledge, skill set and interest.
The initial salary offering during training is approximately 1.20- 1.80 lacs per annum. The hotels in the five star categories offer around 2.4- 3lacs lacs per annum to fresh hotel management graduates. The opportunities in the restaurant chains like KFC, Pizza Hut, Mc Donald’s is also very lucrative.
Posted on : 04-03-12
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What is Radiologist Salary in India?
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Like any other area of specialization in medicine, Radiology as a profession is all about hard work and perseverance. To become a qualified Radiologist one has to invest lot of time and effort towards the research and study.
A Radiologist’s role majorly involves performing and interpreting the diagnostic tests, namely X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, Upper GI test, PET and nuclear medicine scans.
At present times the role of Radiologist has become more pronounced in safely administering radiation or radiological testing to perform radiation oncology, interventional radiology or image guided surgery.
In India there are two tracks of Radiologists, those with Diploma in Medical Radiology & Electrology and Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis (DMRE & DMRD), and the higher level Medical Doctor and the Diplomate in National Board (MD & DNB)
The starting salary of a Radiologist at the lower level is approximately 2-3 lacs whereas those at the higher level can expect a starting salary of approximately 5-7 lacs per annum. In addition to the opportunities available in the government hospital as well as private hospitals, many firms operating in the ‘outsourced teleradiology work’ with client institutions in U.S. and U.K. also engage Radiologists at handsome pay packages.
Posted on : 03-03-12
