Hi everyone!!

I'm about to graduate this May and I'm interested in joining the civil service. So far, I've sent out my application to various positions. But as I was applying, I noticed that are some positions listed as 'Asst Director/Manager'...

My question(s) are:

1. As a a fresh grad, is it true that I'm more likely to enter the service as manager than Asst Director?

2. If I'm asked about my pay expectations, how much should I say? For instance, if I request for 3.5K for the aforementioned position is that alright?

3. Let's say, I get the job. Will they pay me in accordance to the pay I requested or would they pay me in accordance to the civil service pay grade?

Thanks in advance!!

p.s. For my honors, I'm set to get a 2nd upper.