Scope of Networking Jobs
India is now an accepted global leader in the field of information technology and telecommunications. Networking is the bedrock on which the architecture of IT and telecommunications is built. Therefore, under all circumstances, networking maintains a steady demand on the job front. It is thus, not a surprise that more and more young students are veering towards networking. Presently, there are plenty of young and talented network professionals who are serving the IT industry with great aplomb.

A clear advantage that network professionals have over other fields, apart from the continuous and steady demand that the line has, is that it is lucrative from the very start and there is a great scope for growth. One can never cease to learn and professionally grow in the line of networking. Most multinational companies are always in need of capable and efficient networking professionals, giving them a wide scope of employment and growth.

Networking jobs for freshers in India can be found in all major cities. Wherever there is even a rudimentary structure of IT and telecom industry, there is a need for networking professionals. Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Noida, Hyderabad and Kolkata are some of the places where skilled network professionals who are freshers can look for placement.

Types of Networking Jobs
Networking jobs come in many forms. There are plenty of jobs even for fresh network operators. There are jobs as systems operators and system administrators. However, for growth one needs to specialize, and that also opens up the doors of more job opportunities. Network engineers for example are in perpetual demand. Other jobs that networking candidates can look for include network administrator, network designer, systems and hardware engineers and network managers.

Eligibility for Networking Jobs
Graduation is the basic criterion for a networking job. However, it must be supplemented with some kind of specialized training or another. A degree from a reputed university or institution in the fields of network engineering and network management can really open up avenues for an individual. One can also opt of certifications in lieu of degrees to bag lucrative networking offers. Some of the most reputed networking certificates include Linux, CCNA, CCNAP and the highly respected Microsoft certified MCSE_2003. The certificated are recognized by almost all companies worldwide and put the candidate on a strong professional footing.

Major Companies offering jobs in Networking
A large number of companies recruit networking professionals all across India. They include big multinationals and bluechip companies as well as more local organizations. Usually, large scale employments are carried out by companies dealing in information technology and telecommunication, although there are employment opportunities in other government organizations, banks and private organizations as well, albeit to a much limited degree.

Some of the companies that are presently appointing networking professionals include PR Software Solutions, Path Reminder, Customer is King, Ashwin Infotron, Aricent, Touch Net India Pvt. Ltd., Master Technologies and Solutions, Aevus Global IT Solutions, HIMARK and Reo Tek Solutions.

Expected Salary
A fresher in the field of networking can expect a salary anywhere between Rs. 5000 – Rs. 8000. However, the salary package may vary depending on the individual skill and qualification levels and the company policies of individual employers.