Engineering Scope

Those who are looking for the job of a desktop engineer should have an engineering degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Not only they should have the concerned engineering degree but also they should possess good knowledge in troubleshooting and networking. The candidates should do any network certification courses like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) after completing their graduation in engineering. This certification course will help them find a long-term career as Desktop Engineer.
Key elements in the process
Complete engineering degree in computer science or information technology
Complete CCNA or MCP course
Get sufficient experience as a desktop engineer
Desktop Engineers should have thorough knowledge about networking and routing protocols. Time management skills are very essential for a Desktop Engineer. Excellent client service attitude and communication skills are necessary for them, as their main job is to fix the issues specified by the clients. They require comparatively better analytical and problem-solving skills to carry out their jobs efficiently.

This is a tricky question. In India, the cost of living is relatively lesser compared to first-world countries and hence salary will be accordingly planned and provided. There are a lot of chances that when the entire living expenses and savings are taken into consideration, India seems like a better option in the finance perspective. I would recommend you to look into a host of factors like job position, roles and responsibilities, long-term benefits and career growth, comfort in working and living environment, how challenging and rigorous the learning and expansion will be in any industry/organisation that you choose, along with comparing salaries.
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