At the Interview ............................................................................................................................... .....

Try to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the interview so that you get time to cool down and get your mind ready for the interview. If you are inevitably delayed notify the company immediately stating the reason and your estimated time of arrival. The look ............................................................................................................................... ..... Dress smartly for the interview. You should wear a formal dress and make sure that you look professional. A company will hire someone who is well presented and therefore best epresent the company. While different industries call for different work attire, there is one basic tenet that all experts swear by: better to overdress than under dress. Dress according to the culture and style of the company that you're interviewing with. The best dressed candidate is the one least noticed for his or her appearance, which means that the interviewer would not be distracted by the fact that you dressed inappropriately and your other attributes would be noted during the interview. The interviewer will most likely focus on what you said during the interview and could more accurately judge your attitude and capability and not by your appearance. FOR MEN ............................................................................................................................... ..... - A neatly pressed long-sleeved working shirt (avoid colourful shirts, stick to one solid colour) A tie (optional but recommended) A suit or sports coat A pair of neatly-pressed dark-coloured trousers - Conservative colors (avoid bright, flashy colors e.g. bright orange, fuchsia, etc.) Well polished dark-coloured shoes - Neatly groomed or cleanly shaved beard and/or moustache FOR WOMEN ............................................................................................................................... ..... - Conservative blouse (steer clear of low cleavage and bare back designs) Business suit Conservative colors (keep the colors to a maximum of three) - Properly fitting, non-revealing clothes. Skirts should not be shorter than an inch above the knees - A conservative hairstyle, tied-up long hair or set hair in a neat hairstyle. Avoid colouring your hair in shocking colors if you are job hunting - Appropriate closed-toe shoes or pumps. Wear sandals only when matched with long skirts

What to Carry ............................................................................................................................... ..... Carry a file with you containing all the necessary documents like photocopies of your degrees, certificates and diplomas, mark sheets and photographs. Carry at least 2 copies of your resumes. Frequently asked Questions in Interview? Question: Tell me about yourself? Answer: This is quite a common question asked in an interview. Give the details about your education, work experience and your core competencies. Don't just narrate your resume as it is already in front of the interviewer, say something extra but relevant to the interview like how you came to know about this position and your knowledge about the company. Try not to sound too rehearsed and don't talk for longer than five minutes. Question: What are your strengths? Answer: Prepare on any key strength such as confidence, motivation, tenacity, positive attitude etc and explain why these would be valuable for the role you have applied for. Question: What are your greatest weaknesses? Answer: Now when asked this question try to state a weakness that can be considered as strength by the employer. For example: "I get impatient when a particular job is not finished on time."- This shows that you don't like to work with inefficiency and are particular about deadlines. Question: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Answer: This question is asked to see how stable you are and how you see yourself grow in your career. The answer will show your clarity of thought and how you have planned your future.

Question: Why should we hire you? Answer: This question is asked to see how your skills and experience can be utilized for the job you have applied for. Answer this question by citing how your have learned from your past experience and how the knowledge which you have acquired through your education can be utilized in accomplishing the objective of your job. Try to state how you can bring a positive difference to the company. If you are a fresher state your strengths. Try to match your

analytical skills, your soft skills, your qualities with what is required by the employer and try to convince the employer that you are best suited for this post. After you have been interviewed you should also try to find out as much as possible about the organization and the post you have applied for. This will prove to the employer that you are interested. Ask intelligent question and do not concentrate on salary as of now, as you can negotiate after you have got the job. Ask questions about your prospective growth in the company, will you receive any training or not, location of the post you have applied for and your job responsibilities, whom will you be reporting to and any other clarifications you require relevant to the job or the company but don't ask anything which has already been answered if you don't require any further clarification. Finishing the Interview ............................................................................................................................... ..... Dress smartly for the interview. You should wear a formal dress and make sure that you look professional. A company will hire someone who is well presented and therefore best epresent the company. While different industries call for different work attire, there is one basic tenet that all experts swear by: better to overdress than under dress. Dress according to the culture and style of the company that you're interviewing with. The best dressed candidate is the one least noticed for his or her appearance, which means that the interviewer would not be distracted by the fact that you dressed inappropriately and your other attributes would be noted during the interview. The interviewer will most likely focus on what you said during the interview and could more accurately judge your attitude and capability and not by your appearance. Walkin Interviews Walk-In Interviews are tedious because of large number of Interviewees. so, keep in mind the following things for successful Walk-in Interview Reach early because generally it is done on first come first interviewed bases. If time is 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., reach by 8.00 p.m. You will have to wait little, Interviewer will be fresh and will remember you better. In the late hours because of fatique may miss the good candidates. When sent inside for the interview, most of the time 4 - 5 candidates are sent together. Sit after you are asked to sit or seek their permission to sit. Do not grab the first available chair. Remember to walk looking TALL. First impression counts. Look friendly, not nervous or grim. Remember to sit properly, means legs and feet together. When asked to speak about you speak about YOU only, in the allotted time. Convey them you are dependable, flexible and have lots of patience. If you worked or volunteered in any service industry or hosted any function. Highlight that, tell them how you enjoy meeting people, tell them you can work for longer hours (give example), tell them you enjoy get-togethers, tell them you take care and enjoy taking care of your brothers, sisters and grand parents. Give examples of your tolerance and patience. The interviewer will not be able to pull out all these informations from you. It is upto you to let them know, through examples, every thing about YOU. No one wants to hear about your family tree. They want to know YOU. Prepare, Prepare and Prepare. If interviewer is writng something, do not lean to read, you will become more nervous. Clear the first round by good appearance, good talk, good walk and SMILE.

In the waiting hall, some time, their staff can be there, mixing with you as interviewees to judge you. Do not speak bad about company, arrangements, infra structure or don't gossip there. Your behaviour there can be judged also. Before going to interviews, surf their website and know maximum about company, key persons and related information and prepare how you will perform well there. At the end your medical checkup will be conducted by company doctor. Be fare and truthful always.

Body language ............................................................................................................................... ..... FIRST IMPRESSION AND BODY LANGUAGE: It takes ten seconds to make a first Impression and a Life time to undo it. - 93% of Communication is Non-Verbal. Out of this 55% is through Body Language and 38% is Tone of Voice and Balance 7% of Total Communication is Verbal. - When you walk into an Interview room, walk with a little bounce, showing Enthusiasm and Energy. Do not show Nervousness. Stand tall and then walk into the room. - Keep right hand free, Interviewer may be interested to shake hand. Keep your legs still and do not shake them. Keep your legs together or close at ankles. - Men close at knees. No figure 4 posture. It depicts arrogance. Do not clear your throat. - Try not to use "Yeah or Ya" ---- Say "Yes". Good Luck!!

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You must have heard this many a times - "when you enter the corporate world, you got to unlearn lot of things". I wouldn't really call it cent percent correct but wouldn't deny it completely as well. You can not apply everything in exactly the same manner in which you learn. Each situation is different and has to be dealt with differently. As we go ahead you would understand what a fresher is required to do. Of course if may vary as per the organisation's systems and processes. Various entry level job profiles are described here: .................................................................

Careers in Sales and Marketing Careers in Finance Career in Engineering Career in Audit & CA

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CAREER IN SALES & MARKETING A career in Marketing broadly means ensuring a product is 'SOLD' i.e. understanding the dynamics of the target audience and making decisions and formulating strategies to increase sale and brand value of a product. The Prospect ............................................................................................................................... ..... Marketing in its broadest sense is getting people and products together. The opportunities in Sales and marketing are vast. However most organizations prefer their trainees to have sales experience before joining product management/ marketing. The companies that recruit on campus are usually from industries such as: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods): Procter and Gamble, Unilever, Glaxo-Smith Kline, Pepsi, Nestle, Johnson and Johnson, Marico, Heinz, etc. Consumer Durables: BPL, Blowplast, Godrej and Boyce, Maruti Udyog Ltd, Whirlpool etc. Also there is a huge demand for sales and marketing personnel from Market divisions in corporate houses, Market research firms, advertising agencies, industrial houses, consultancy firms, banks, financial institutions, government/non-government organisations offer employment scope to marketing professionals. The Job ............................................................................................................................... .....

Marketing Identifying target market of a product - working wit market researchers to understand the demographics and dynamics of the target market group. Build the Marketing strategy of the product - pricing strategy, branding, advertisements, promotions, tie-ups, press releases etc. Continuously keep track of changing trends and tastes of the consumer and conveying the same to the product development team Liasioning with external agencies such as - advertising, market research, event management, public relations etc.

Tracking competitor movements and strategies for the their products

Sales ............................................................................................................................... .....

Sets sales targets for the products Appoints distributors/retailers for the sale of its products Works the market / field - ensures the retailers are pushing their products and are placing / promoting the product in a favorable manner in their shops / showrooms Ensuring the product is readily available in the market and there is no shortage of supply Acts as a point of control for the company - has direct interaction with the consumer and can therefore best understand their pulse or needs and issues. Ensures retailers pay their dues on time Translate the promotional schemes into reality Ensure all sales targets are met.

Personality Traits ............................................................................................................................... .....

Creative & Innovative Aptitude for hard work Excellent communication / selling skills Good Convincing powers Good inter personal skills Organised approach Ability to work under stress & pressure

Salaries ............................................................................................................................... .....

Starting Salary - RS. 3-4 lacs per annum after a PG degree

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CAREER IN FINANCE

Finance as a Career can be both highly lucrative and challenging. There is a wide spectrum of careers that can be followed

Banking - Commercial & Investment Corporate Finance Auditing, Financial Analysis, Accountancy and Taxation Stock Analyst / Broker

Banking ............................................................................................................................... ..... A. Commercial Banking That banking which deals with individuals and corporates to meet their everyday banking requirements such as cash deposits / withdrawals, investment advisory, deposits, loans (housing, car etc.), credit cards, remittances (payments, Demand drafts etc.), lockers etc. The Prospects Private Sector & Foreign Banks, Best Companies include - HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Bank

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Retail / Consumer Banking Dealing with individual clients banking requirements Business Development and marketing for new clients Ensuring smooth delivery of all banking products to the client Staying updated and aware of changes in banks products & banking regulations Resolving customer issues and complaints Doing a credit risk analysis of clients if bank is giving loans. Corporate Banking Dealing with the banking requirements of corporate clients Analysing and continuously monitoring company's performance (balance sheets, P&L Business Development and marketing to existing & new corporates Structuring new products and ideas to innovatively meet clients requirements Ensuring smooth delivery of all banking products to the client Staying updated and aware of changes in banks products & banking regulations Resolving customer issues and complaints Personality Traits Excellent interpersonal skills Leadership skills Team-Worker Ability to work under pressure Patient

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Risk taker High level of integrity

Career Progression As a fresher, one can look at starting out as an Assistant Manager with subsequent promotions to a Manager, Assistant Vice President and then Head Corporate / Retail Banking Salaries The starting salary for an Assistant Manager is approximately Rs 2 Lacs per annum for a graduate and Rs 4-6 lacs per annum for a post graduate. B. Investment Banking Bankers who deal with corporates relating to specialized & structured products such as Capital markets, Foreign Exchange Dealing, Mergers & Acquisitions & large sized offshore / domestically structured loans. The Prospects Private Sector & Foreign Banks, Investment Banks Best Companies include - Citibank, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, JM Morgan Stanley, Merill Lynch, Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB), Leighman Brothers The Job Dealing with corporate clients special need based banking requirements Business Development and marketing to existing & new corporates Structuring new products and innovative ideas to innovatively meet clients requirements Staying extremely updated and aware of changes in the economic environment and government regulations Liasioning with government bodies and offshore points to provide innovative solutions Personality Traits Excellent interpersonal skills Innovative Sound Financial Skills Leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Risk taker High level of integrity Career Progression As a fresher, one can look at starting out as an Assistant Manager with subsequent promotions to a Manager, Assistant Vice President and the Head Investment Banking. Salaries Very large variable pay option (performance based option) in the salary package.

An Assistant Manager can hope to start with Rs 6 - 10 lacs per annum after a PG degree. Corporate Finance Corporate finance professionals look after the day to day financial requirements within any corporate / service industry. It is an essential department within any organization. The financial arm could have its own experts in taxation, accounting, stock markets and investments etc.

Prospects All Corporates Best Companies include - HLL, Infosys, Cipla, Nestle, Ranbaxy etc

The Job Dealing with day to day financial requirements of the organization Meeting and accounting for all monetary requirements of different departments within the company e.g. Manufacturing, IT, Marketing, Sales etc. Raising finance for the company through suitable instruments such as Loans, Debentures, Commercial Paper, Stock Markets etc. Liasioning / Maintaining Relationships with Banks and Financial Agencies to ensure most cost effective funds when required and timely repayment of the same. Looking after all Foreign Currency transactions and trading - spot / forward covers, derivatives, swaps etc. Maintaining and monitoring of the Balance Sheet and other Accounting methods for the company Ensuring all Statutory Requirement are timely met by the company e.g. taxation, RBI declarations etc Responsible for Cash Management - Receivable & Payments to Suppliers, Salary, PF etc. Collect, organise, collate and analyse all internal and financial information to evaluate regular critical analyses of past and present financial performance and make projections for the future which influences decisions. Cost auditing provides an evaluative data of a company's past performance, current product profile making possible suitable product pricing. Responsible for the Annual / Quarterly budgeting exercises of the company Liasioning with Stock Exchanges and ensures stock price stability in the market Makes all investment portfolio decisions for the company - manages the risk to profitability line. Takes decisions on where to park the company's excess funds and responsible for generating income from the same. Staying extremely updated and aware of changes in the economic environment and government regulations Personality Traits Innovative Sound Financial Skills Leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Risk taker High level of integrity Career Progression To begin with a fresh recruit would join in as an Assistant manager. After about 3-4 years (based on performance could move to a Manager position and so on. Normally, in a medium sized company, after 9-10 years of experience there are chances of making it to the Chief Finance Officer position for deserving candidates.

Salaries Assistant Manager - Starting Position. INR 3 - 4 lacs after a PG degree. Audit, Financial Accountancy & Analysis and Taxation The corporate sector's multiplying challenges calls for specialisation - A Financial Analyst's role focuses primarily on financial analysis while the CA focuses on financial accounting, taxation and costing, the Auditor on is the policeman for the financial accountant and a Taxation Expert is the professional on all tax laws and procedures. All the above jobs can be in-house in a corporate or can be in a Accountancy firm / Consultant. The best route to enter any of these professions would be through a Chartered Accountancy

Program (for Audit this is the only route) else Certified Financial Analysis (CFA). Details of the same are given below under the Study Routes Section. The Job Collect, organise, collate and analyse all internal and financial information to evaluate regular critical analyses of past and present financial performance and make projections for the future which influences decisions. Management accountants monitor all costs from raw materials and labour, to transport, administrative costs, overheads on buildings, etc. They analyse sales trends. Cost auditing provides an evaluative data of a company's past performance, current product profile making possible suitable product pricing. They monitor performance and efficiency to locate and report on problems, provide figures on which to base future pricing policies, and suggest ways of economising by analysing costs and implications of different production methods. They conduct Audits - internal and external. Checking that the organizations financial records are in order and are meeting all statutory requirements. They provide consultancy services to organizations on issues such as cost control, taxation etc. They also provide advice and consultancy services on issues that relate to conceptual and technical inputs in the areas of Indian Financial System & Accounting, International Financial Management; jobs that involve analysis, with inputs from Economics, Quantitative Techniques and Economic Legislation which is required by the Securities Industry, Security Evaluation and Investment Management; they undertake Project Planning, Venture Capital, Leasing, Hire Purchase, Factoring, New Issue Management, Credit Rating and other allied areas. Staying extremely updated and aware of changes in the economic environment and government regulations Personality Traits Excellent Analytical & Reasoning powers Good Judgement Sound Financial Skills Objective Outlook Leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Team Worker High level of General Awareness High level of integrity Salaries Consultant - Starting Position. INR 3 - 4 lacs after a PG degree. All Corporates and Financial Consultancies Best Companies include - Ernst & Young, AF Ferguson, PricewaterHouse Coopers etc. Stock Analyst / Broking Stock exchanges are like market places where stockbrokers buy and sell securities for individuals or institutions. Stock markets have gone through tremendous improvements to match the expectations of the growing industry. The introduction of norms for greater transparency in operations and the international trading and investment exposure, as well as support of professional analysis have brought about tremendous improvements in this sector. As the opportunities are many with a wide choice of organisations and jobs to choose from, professionals in this sector can hope for a good future.

The Job Stock Brokers

Stock brokers independently may deal with the following: Operations for private clients and institutional clients. Some brokers act only as dealers (client investment managers) while others are principally advisors (equity sales advisors). Some brokers provide services for portfolio management and constantly review investments in the light of trends and developments in the market. Financial services brokers specialise in bond issues, handling institutional accounts or mutual funds. In large firms, stock brokers work in the following areas: o Deal with, and advise, smaller firms o Securities brokers work on behalf of firms with private clients to understand the investment plans and objectives of the client i.e expectation for returns and interest in risk taking. They are representatives of brokerage firms and execute orders to buy and sell securities. They are equipped with both knowledge and experience to give advice on the sale and purchase of scrips and management of financial investments. o Advise for investments. o Carry out market transactions.

Email: icaidel@del2.vsnl.net.in. For more information check their website www.icai.org

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CAREER IN ENGINEERING Engineers plan and design new products and systems. Engineers use advanced technical skills to oversee many types of projects. Projects may include building a new highway, designing a production line, or installing a water system. Engineers oversee the planning and building of new factories and plants. They oversee the design of new products. Sometimes they improve the way products are made. Engineers set goals and establish policies and work procedures for meeting those goals. Electrical Engineers install and maintain the power supply in any manufacturing company. They also maintain any motors and heavy electrical equipment in these companies. Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers design embedded systems i.e. electronic devices. Telecommunication engineers specifically take on the designing of communication networks e.g. mobile phones, blue tooth devices etc. Computer Engineers job is to design/ build and maintain Computer hardware or write software codes. These could be for banking, telecommunications or software for embedded systems i.e. electronics. Chemical Engineers work specifically in chemical industries to design and maintain the plant they work in. These industries include pharmaceutical, food, textile, paint, fertilizer, cosmetic,

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Instrumentation Engineers automate manufacturing and chemical processes. Their work includes interfacing the plant with a computerised system and ensures that the plant runs automatically. Mechanical Engineers research and develop machines, tools and various mechanical devices and components. A mechanical engineer is concerned with the design, planning, development and maintenance of machines and equipment ranging from jet engines to minute instruments used in medicine and surgery. Civil engineers build cities -- from roads and bridges to tunnels, public buildings, and sewer systems. They are involved in the planning, construction, and maintenance of all kinds of infrastructure. The Job Design and development of machinery, products, systems and processes. Testing, production and maintenance of these processes Estimate the cost and time to complete these projects Work for hours conceiving new methods Personality traits Use their logic and technical knowledge to solve practical problems Mostly have to work behind the scenes so not too bothered with the limelight Have to work in a team therefore should be supportive and friendly in disposition o Have to be able to be out in the field for hours at a stretch o Higher level of managerial capacity as you move up the ladder. o Able to take on the spot decisions Job Prospects Electrical Engineers are hired by power generation and transmission companies like NDPL, Delhi Transco, BSES, EIL, DMRC, which are mostly government, and private players like Reliance Energy, Tata Motors, L&T, Bajaj Auto etc.
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Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers are in a lot of demand right now because all software companies require networking. Apart from that there are a large number of companies working in embedded systems. Firms like Texas instruments, Sasken, Paxonet and Bosh, recruit electronic engineers. Leading software companies include Wipro, Infosys, Amdox etc Computer and Information Technology Engineers are highly in demand and is another most sought after field. Mega players include likes of Infosys , Wipro, TCS and Patni Chemical and Instrumentation Engineers find jobs with Petrochemical Industries like BPCL, HPCL & Reliance, Pharmaceutical Industries Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd, Inorganic and organic chemical plants such as Dai-Ichy, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Some are hired by Process Consultants like Tata Honeywell and Emerson. Civil Engineers can find job in Government departments, private and public sector industries, military, engineering services research and teaching institutions etc.

Mechanical Engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. They could work in many industries including private or public sector industries of various types, and their work varies by industry and function. Engineers are required in automobile, chemical, electronics, steel plants, oil exploration and refining, technical wings of armed forces, space research organisation, etc.

Salary and Remuneration

Electrical Engineers Salaries in government organizations are 10-12, 000 per month. Whereas private companies pay much more, about 2.5 lacs peru annm Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers Companies like Texas and Sasken pay a starting salary between 2.5 - 4 lacs whereas Wipro and Infosys pay anything between 2- 3 lacs per annum. Since the growth rates of these companies are pretty high e.g. an engineer with 3-4 years of experience can expect a salary of 60-75 thousand per month Computer and Information Technology Engineers are paid a starting salary of Rs 1.5 - 2.5 lacs per annum. However growth rates are exponential. With about 4-5 years of experience, one can expect a salary of about Rs 60,000 - Rs 80,000 per month. In addition to this, after about 2 years in the field, one can expect a trip abroad for about 2-10 months. During this period, salaries are about $5000 per month additional to what you get by the company that originally hired you. Chemical and Instrumentation Engineers

How to make an interesting resume ! You must have heard this many a times - "when you enter the corporate world, you got to unlearn lot of things". I wouldn't really call it cent percent correct but wouldn't deny it completely as well. You can not apply everything in exactly the same manner in which you learn. Each situation is different and has to be dealt differently. As we go ahead you would understand what a fresher is required to do. Of course if may vary as per the organisation's systems and processes.

Keep it short and crisp!! Avoid cluttered resume, gaps. Always write the most relevant information Don't make false or exaggerated claims

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Identifying the requirement of the employer Standard resumes should be avoided. Even though it may be more time consuming. The resume should begin with a short personal description about yourself and why the employer should hire you. You should be able to identify your selling points and the key competencies that the employer is looking for and based on that, the resume should be developed. You must also highlight your relevant skills and work experience that matches the recruiters needs. Composition of Resume Most of the recruiter's look for a short and crisp resumes. Your resume should not be more than two pages long. Always write the most relevant information on the first page of the CV. It is up to you to decide the relative importance of the facts of your life and give the important ones more space. Do not make a cluttered resume but avoid gaps. Keep sentences short and concise and avoid long paragraphs. Break the paragraphs with bullet points Choose a quality A4 size paper to print your resume. Choose a font style that is smart and appoint size that is not too small. Make sure to highlight the section headings or important text by underlining them or making them bold. Key details to be mentioned in the resume Personal Details: Name, Fathers Name, date of birth, Contact Details, Nationality, Marital Status Educational Qualification: Your degrees, diploma's or certificates. Always list your most recent educational qualification first, then the one acquired prior to that and so on. Internship/Summer Training: Always list your most recent work experience first. Write about the position you held, the time period in which you were trained in that organization and also write a brief description of your role and responsibilities. Do prepare yourself for the questions relevant to your work experience. Achievements: In this section try to list examples that are quite recent. Through this section the employer is trying to find out what motivates you and what you regard as success. Hobbies and interests: You should only write the necessary information in this section. This section shouldn't be taken evenly. While writing your hobbies and interests remember that through this you will be demonstrating your skills and personality traits. Try to show skills which are apt for the role you are interested in. The employer may also ask you to elaborate in details. The information which you write should make a purpose. References: In this part simply state 'references are available on request'. Employers will ask for references when considered necessary. Dos and Don'ts Don't make false or exaggerated claims. You are probable to be backed into a corner and found out. Don't mention your required salary. You may either underestimate or overestimate yourself. Either way it will not do you any favors. You should negotiate this after you have got the job.