Why Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) Jobs are Hot
January 16, 2008
A job in search engine marketing gives you flexibility and options that few other jobs can match. The latest issue of "Visibility" lists 11 reasons why you should consider a job in search engine marketing, and I can vouch for most of these myself.
1. The search industry is hot - Businesses have caught on that SEO and SEM are required marketing channels now.
2. One of only 4 jobs considered cutting edge - MSN Careers reports that search engine optimizer is ranked as one of only four jobs considered cutting edge by the world's largest specialized recruitment firm Robert Half International.
3. Pay is great - SEO and SEM consultants can expect salaries along these lines, depending on experience and the firm:
$30-45k - entry level SEO/SEM position
$50-75k - online account managers or SEO/SEM with 3-5 years experience
$70-120k - senior management level
$95-150k - SEM director
$100-315k - VP level
4. Degree not required - Most learn by doing and their results act as a means of proof of ability.
5. Learn all you need to know online - do your own research or get certified online
6. Run your own business easily - start with one person and very little overhead
7. The WOW factor - seeing those results after your hard work is very rewarding and impressive to others
8. Demand is growing - rarely a need for firms to advertise and little competition, as the industry has such high demand for skilled people.
9. Very cool industry - It's not geeky, in fact SEO/SEM is trendy.
10. Work from anywhere - communicate with clients and conduct your work via anywhere you can access the Internet.
11. High job satisfaction - You can choose how you prefer to work. In a company in a local office? Your own home-based business? The pay is good and you control your destiny...
What more could you want?
SEO Advantage is accepting applications for SEO/SEM positions. Apply now if you're looking to advance your career with an SEO/SEM job.
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1. The search industry is hot - Businesses have caught on that SEO and SEM are required marketing channels now.
2. One of only 4 jobs considered cutting edge - MSN Careers reports that search engine optimizer is ranked as one of only four jobs considered cutting edge by the world's largest specialized recruitment firm Robert Half International.
3. Pay is great - SEO and SEM consultants can expect salaries along these lines, depending on experience and the firm:
$30-45k - entry level SEO/SEM position
$50-75k - online account managers or SEO/SEM with 3-5 years experience
$70-120k - senior management level
$95-150k - SEM director
$100-315k - VP level
4. Degree not required - Most learn by doing and their results act as a means of proof of ability.
5. Learn all you need to know online - do your own research or get certified online
6. Run your own business easily - start with one person and very little overhead
7. The WOW factor - seeing those results after your hard work is very rewarding and impressive to others
8. Demand is growing - rarely a need for firms to advertise and little competition, as the industry has such high demand for skilled people.
9. Very cool industry - It's not geeky, in fact SEO/SEM is trendy.
10. Work from anywhere - communicate with clients and conduct your work via anywhere you can access the Internet.
11. High job satisfaction - You can choose how you prefer to work. In a company in a local office? Your own home-based business? The pay is good and you control your destiny...
What more could you want?
SEO Advantage is accepting applications for SEO/SEM positions. Apply now if you're looking to advance your career with an SEO/SEM job.
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