Current Average Salaries for IT Jobs in India

In 2012 Indian salaries are set to rise by 12 percent; the largest hike amongst Asian countries for the 10th year in a row reveals a recent survey conducted by human resource consultancy Aon Hewitt. If you are looking for a job in the IT sector and wondering, what is the present salary range in the IT sector, then you should definitely know that at present the highest salaries go to IT project managers and consultants compared to the other software and IT jobs, according to the salary survey data highlighted in the “payScale” website. However, the report also demonstrates that the average pay in Bangalore is currently ranking higher than salaries in other cities in India. In terms of experience, individuals with five to nine years of experience tend to earn significantly higher salaries than those in entry-level positions. Infosys, IBM, Accenture, Wipro, HCL and Tata Consultancy Services emerge to be the most popular employers in the country. Listed below are the salaries for most popular tech jobs in India.

1.Software Engineer: Software engineers are skilled professionals mainly focused on the design and creation of software. Software engineers explain business functions to programmers and technology restraints to non-technical business managers. For being a software engineer one should have a BS in Computer Science or a B- tech, BE degree in computer science. Software engineers should be very familiar with specialized languages relevant to the technologies employed for example Java, C++, C#.NET. The pay Package of software engineers varies according to years of experience. Software engineers earn 339,509 annually. According to glassdoor, software giant Tata consultancy pays an average salary of 410, 067 to software engineers, Infosys pays an average salary of 346,074, Wipro and Accenture pays an average salary of 352,273 and 380,124 respectively.

2. Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer: A senior software engineer is responsible for planning, processing and performing all jobs in an efficient manner with no assistance from the manager. They design and develop programming systems making detailed determinations about system performance. They also review and repair legacy code. Sr. Software Engineers make 557, 472 annually. You can easily earn an average pay package of 437,984, if you are senior software engineer at Infosys. Likewise, technology giant Wipro pays an average of 483, 086 to its senior software engineers. Reputed companies like Accenture and IBM pay an average of 596, 810 and 635, 804 respectively.

3. Project Manager, Information Technology (IT): Project Managers assist to facilitate and manage the implementation of an IT Project. They are involved in all phases of the project from accomplishing requirements to roll out and training of end users. The project managers maintain the budget integrity time constraints, and goal of the project. Although the salary of project managers varies from company to company the salary drawn by project managers annually is 1, 040, 533.

4. SAP consultant: A SAP consultant’s role is quite similar to that of a Systems Analyst in the established IT world. SAP consultants understand the business requirements and deliver a SAP solution that meets the user needs. Annually the SAP consultants earn 583,792. Bachelor's degrees in IT, a related major, or math is a must to become a SAP consultant.

5. Software Developer: Software developers are concerned with aspects of the software development process. They research, design, develop, and test software. They can also take part in design, computer programming, or software project management. You need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, good knowledge of the programming languages and new developments in its industry; likewise, you should posses’ good technical knowledge and a good amount of computer-related experience in order to become a software developer. Software developers make 315, 365 annually.

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Interview Questions That Matters A Lot for Your Career

In an Interview there are hundreds of questions to ask for selecting a perfect candidate to a company. For a candidate, it is very important to see to all the important questions and be prepared to answer those key questions. If you are preparing for a job interview and checking out the answers to all the important questions that could be asked, this article can make your work little bit simpler as it gives you the hint of the top 3 questions that can be asked by your interviewer. George Bradt from ‘Forbes’ Website has gathered advice from the top executive recruiters to identify the top 3 questions that matters a lot for a career success, reports Kate D'Amico on Come Recommended Website.

You may be eager to know about those top 3 questions which can change you career path. So, here are those top 3 questions that can help you build a successful career in future by giving the best answers for them wherever you go.

1. Are you capable of doing this Job?

This is the first important question you need to expect in an interview. So, get prepared yourself well to answer this question in the best of best way you can. For this kind of question, your response should be as fast as possible because if you think a lot to answer this question, the recruiter may think that you are not interested in that job. You should answer creatively for these kinds of questions and you must know to smartly answer such question.

2. Do you love this job if we offer it to you?

It is the most challenging question that could be asked to you. You must be well prepared to answer such question because it shows your interest in that job which is offered to you. So, be quick while answering it, because if you fail in answering it, the recruiter may consider that you are not interested in it or you have less knowledge in that job.

3. Can we expect a good performance by you and can we tolerate working with you?

This question shows the level of expectation that your employer is expecting from you. A good relationship is needed between an employee and his employer, so if you expect a good response from your company for your hard work always you need to have a good communication with the higher authority. If you answer this question in a more powerful and active manner, think you are half done in the hiring process.

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Working Moms seem to be Happy on this Mother`s Day

The debate was raged over whether being a working mom is bullying her life or helping her to mould a decent life. Having children and a career does not make her life like hell whereas working moms seem to be happy, a new study by Care.com found. Surveying 1,000 working mothers, in addition to raising a family, eight out of ten mothers are enjoying managing a career as well.  78 percent of the respondents have replied they are not only just managing both the roles but they are enjoying too as both the roles are not inhibiting other. Care.com listed the benefits of their dual roles according to their respondents.

50 percent of the working moms said working helps them to be powerful role models for their kids. Another 40 percent respondents have said being a working parent gives them more perspectives and more creative ideas both in work and in parenting too. 32 percent reportedly said they are feeling more motivated not only to work but also to take new roles.

As, many of the working women do not have staff to help her with child caring and  scheduling other activities, she needs to rely on other family members to support her. In one way, it helps to have a good family relationship whereas many of the generation-X lives like a separate entity. According to the survey, 77 percent of the working moms have said they are supported either by their spouse or by other members of their family for upbringing their kids. 89 percent of those reported they are supported by their family even to achieve their career goals.

Unfortunately, when it comes to workplace, most of the companies are not lending their supportive hands to working moms. According to the report, around one out of four companies are offering child care benefits to working parents and there are only 6 percent of the companies offering on-site child care.

You should ask support from your firm if your company is not giving enough support by offering better child care benefits, Managing Editor of Care.com, Kate Bugbee says. "Go to HR and ask for more child care benefits. Ask for flex time to be able to work from home when needed. Snow days happen. Kids can catch the flu. Nannies can get sick. It helps when your office can support you -- and even offer backup care options. If you think you need flex time, it is helpful to create a schedule that would work for you, but that shows you will still meet your commitments." Reports CareerBuilder.com.

Adding to that Kate Bugbee gives few tips for working moms to make life a little easier.  She gave more importance for creating a plan where you need to discuss with your manager about your career goals and how you prepare to achieve them.  Bugbee says, "We moms know that we don't come to work to waste time, so make sure the company knows what you're working towards and ask to come up with a road map to help you get there."

To enjoy your work, you should also cultivate a good relationship with co-workers.  As you spend more hours at workplace, it is important to make happy hours even at workplace. Bugbee says. "If you feel like you're missing out, initiate a group lunch once a month."  As there are many working moms today in the corporate world, you are not the one who needs to be supported by the firm you work for.  More women are going back to work after having kids. More women are graduating from college. With the proper support of human resources and company benefits, moms can get help balancing the complex needs of juggling it all," Bugbee says.

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Sexy CEOs - Beauty with Brains

1. Stacey Snider - CEO of Universal Pictures

85 Percent Rating

Snider is the CEO and Chairman of Universal Pictures. She was the former President of Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Entertainment, previously called Production at TriStar Pictures. Entertainment Weekly ranked her 26 on their list of ‘50 Smartest People in Hollywood’ in the year 2007. She is an alumnus of UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles. After graduating, she decided to move into the world of entertainment, instead of practicing law. Talented as she is, Snider moved her way to the top with beauty and brilliance. As she has scaled up the ladder in the "male dominated" industry of movies, she was honored as the UCLA School of Law Alumnus recently. Universal Pictures has produced 2 of the highest-grossing Hollywood movies of all-time – Jurassic Park and E.T. A host of other movies produces by it include – Jaws, Twister, Babe, The Bourne Identity, Patch Adams and many more

2. Sharen Turney - CEO of Victoria's Secret

82 Percent Rating

Turney is the President and CEO of Victoria’s Secret Megabrand and Intimate Apparel. Previously, she was the CEO of Victoria's Secret Direct. With beauty and brains, this lady has transformed women’s clothing beyond the definition of just apparels. The firm is most famous for its exotic and sensuous range of inners for women. It is also renowned for its ‘Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.’ A host of gorgeous women have been featured on this fashion show – Tyra Banks, Daniela Pestova, Karen Mulder, Stephanie Seymour, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Ana Hickmann, Eva Herzigova and other super-models. The models of Victoria’s Secret are also known as ‘Runway Angels.’ The Angels were featured in ‘100 Most Beautiful People in the World’ of People magazine in its 2007 issue. Victoria’s Secret became the first trademark to be awarded a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in November 2007.

3. Frederic Oudea - CEO of Societe Generale Group

75 Percent Rating

Frederic Oudea is the CEO of Societe Generale, a European bank and financial services firm. Societe Generale ranks 2 among the best banks in France, right below BNP Paribas. This Frenchman is not only good-looking but also equally talented. He worked in the French civil service in the economic sector from 1987 to 1995. Oudea has served in the French government as well and has political ties too. He served as the Technical Adviser to Nicolas Sarkozy, when Sarkozy was the Minister of Budget and Communication in the year 1993. Oudea became a part of Societe Generale in the year 1995. He worked at numerous other positions at the bank before moving to the top. He served as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the bank from the year 2002 to 2008.

4. Lorien Gabel - CEO of Pingg

75 Percent Rating

Gabel is the co-founder of Pingg.Com and Bugrocket. He is also an angel investor at Own Fund. Apart from smouldering good-looks, has a host of talents in his kitty. He is a lawyer, investor and entrepreneur. This immensely talented man has also spent some time in India during his early days. His big break as a successful businessman was when he drove Interlog, one among Canada’s first commercial ISP, to success. The firm was later acquired by an MNC. Gabel and his brother Matt started another company called - Bird on a Wire Networks, a unique managed web hosting and data-center provider firm in Canada. This firm too was acquired by an MNC - AT&T Canada. Lorien is also known to work in quite a few lucrative firms, like - Global VP of Business Development at MessageLabs and ran the Micron division of Fortune 500 companies.

5. Richard Branson - CEO of Virgin Group

70 Percent Rating

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is the CEO of Virgin Group. Branson lives up to his image and lives life just as large as his empire. His first business was a magazine known as ‘Student,’ which he started at the age of 16. The most famous of his companies under Virgin are - Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic Airways. This Brit bloke has been featured on the list of wealthiest people in the world quite a few times and is still ranked among the wealthy. According to a Forbes 2011 list of billionaires, Branson is the 4th richest citizen of U.K. His net worth is approximately $4.2 billion. According to his book, ‘Losing My Virginity,’ Branson believes in 4 philosophies – service, fun, entrepreneurship and reputation. His book is an engrossing one and tells the tale of a real businessman.

6. Bob Iger - CEO of Disney

70 Percent Rating

Robert A. ‘Bob’ Iger is the present CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. We all fondly remember Disney and its epic animated characters, which have shown us the colourful world of animation. Iger is said to have brought numerous positive changes to the company. He supervised the entire acquisition of Pixar in the year 2006. Iger also guided the firm to acquire Marvel Entertainment during the year 2009. These acquisitions have further broadened the scope of Disney. This charismatic New Yorker has received numerous recognitions at the hands of Co-founder of Walt Disney, Roy Disney, who praises Iger for his efforts. Disney said, "Animation has always been the heart and soul of the Walt Disney Company and it is wonderful to see Bob Iger and the company embraces that heritage by bringing the outstanding animation talent of the Pixar team back into the fold. This clearly solidifies the Walt Disney Company's position as the dominant leader in motion picture animation and we applaud and support Bob Iger's vision."

7. Chanda Kochhar - CEO of ICICI Bank

69 Percent Rating

Our very own Chanda Kochhar has also made into this list. This immensely talented and graceful lady has literally changed the face of Indian banking sector. Not only has she carried ICICI Bank to the top, only second to State Bank of India, but also significantly improved it image. A woman of her caliber has brought a whole new meaning to the banking sector and redefined the norms of banking. She has proven time and again that one only needs talent and dedication to succeed in the male-dominated banking sector and nothing else. Even big-shots of the banking sector go hats-off to this gifted lady. We all know Kochhar as a down-to-earth person and very modest but her style of dressing makes waves too. Her ‘bandhani’ sarees and ethnic jewelleries set her apart from other leading ladies in the business world. Her Indian appeal is loved by people so much that she has made her way on this international list of good-looking CEOs.

8. William Lynch - CEO of Barnes & Noble

68 Percent Rating

Lynch is the present CEO of Barnes & Noble. He served as the President of the company before becoming the CEO. Lynch has worked in numerous organizations before moving to Barnes & Noble. This man with classic looks has worked at management positions at Guinness and Seagram Universal. He then moved and became the Vice President at Marketing for Scout Electromedia in the year 2000. For the next 4 years, he became the General Manager and Vice President at Palm, Inc. For the next set of 4 years, Lynch became the CEO and Co-founder of Gifts.Com. Before finally working for Barnes & Noble, Lynch worked at HSN as the General Manager and Executive Vice President of Marketing. To us, Barnes & Noble is an excellent site for finding good books online. Apart from selling books, the company also sells – music, games, gifts, magazines, DVDs and graphic novels. Barnsie, the teddy-bear - the mascot of Barnes & Noble, is also fondly associated with the firm. 

9. Andrea Jung - CEO of Avon

65 Percent Rating

Jung is the CEO of Avon Products. The lovely Jung has held a number of top-level positions at a number of firms.  She was the General Merchandising Manager and Senior Vice President at I. Magnin. She then moved to become the Executive Vice President at Neiman Marcus, where she handled the apparels division. She joined Avon in the year 1994 as the president in its product marketing group. In 1996, she became the president of global marketing. In 1997, she became the Executive Vice President and then the President of Global Marketing and New Business. She later became the Chief Operating Officer and President of Avon. She also continues to be on the company’s board since 1998. She also serves as a board member of General Electric since 1998. She joined the board of Apple in 2008. Avon recently announced that it was looking for a new CEO but Jung will continue being the CEO till a new one is found. Avon sells personal care products through direct marketing.

10. Jamie Dimon - CEO of JP Morgan Chase

65 Percent Rating

James ‘Jamie’ Dimon is the CEO, President and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase. He has also served on the Board of Directors at New York Federal Reserve. This vastly talented man has been a hot favourite among the list of Time magazine. Time listed him on their list of ‘World's 100 Most Influential People’ in the following years - 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011. Institutional Investor called placed Dimon on their list of Best CEOs in the ‘All-America Executive Team Survey’ in the following years – 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He also got the prestigious title of ‘CEO of the Year’ in the year 2011. This man with classic looks is also known as "Obama's favorite banker." He is also said to have helped the American government during its economic crisis. Dimon likes speaking his mind, even if it makes him end up at the receiving end of criticism. JPMorgan Chase is the biggest bank in the U.S. by market capitalization and assets.

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