A Company Secretary can find employment in government accounts or law departments or can become a Managing Director or Chairman of a Company and be a part of the Board of Directors of a Company.

A qualified CS can either be employed by a company or can start his or her own practice. They can also be employed by small firms on a retainership for professional advice and support on issues such as licenses, registrations, loans, taxes and partnership deeds.

After becoming a company secretary, you have a great scope of employment in consulting firms, financial institutions, banks, private companies, department of company affairs or other regulatory bodies.

A fresher could start with a salary of 20,000-30,000 per month. Salary packages however vary, depending on individual capabilities and the sector one is employed in, opine those in the profession.