I want to find a job in Search Engine Marketing, What is Your Advice?
by Jim UbanksChoose an industry, product, or service you are already familiar with and then read about Search Engine Marketing for that industry or product. There are of course standard practices for SEM but it is easier to learn something new if you are not starting from scratch.
Talk to Other Search Engine Marketers
Many SEM professionals are forthcoming about what books to read and which websites to visit to learn everything you need to know about search engine marketing. It is invaluable to get the basic SEM knowledge before stepping into an interview.
Attend a convention or expo, sign up for Web 2.0 conferences and get a free expo pass. This will allow you to meet companies in the Exhibit Area and attend some basic sessions on Search Engine Marketing.
Search Marketing Job Boards
You have the knowledge and now you are looking for a job. All the usual job websites are recommended, including Monster, Craigslist, and Careerbuilder. Some of the more specific SEM job websites include SEMPO, Oaseo.com, and the Search Engine Watch Job Board. Send as many resumes as you can, a successful job search requires that you find the one opportunity that best fits your wants and strengths. Once you get the telephone interview you have your foot in the door.
About Search Marketing City
Search Marketing City is a social network for SEO and SEM professionals, enthusiasts, and students that want to receive news, attend events, watch videos, or share with the community.
Advanced SEO professionals can even add SEM videos, events, and blog articles with hyperlinks and their anchor text keywords to pass link value to their website and increase search engine rankings. Many of the more prominent social networks (Facebook, MySpace, etc) have started using “nofollow tags,” but everyone at Search Marketing City understands that passing around the link value can only help everyone involved. Welcome to Search Marketing City.
Choose an industry, product, or service you are already familiar with and then read about Search Engine Marketing for that industry or product. There are of course standard practices for SEM but it is easier to learn something new if you are not starting from scratch.
Talk to Other Search Engine Marketers
Many SEM professionals are forthcoming about what books to read and which websites to visit to learn everything you need to know about search engine marketing. It is invaluable to get the basic SEM knowledge before stepping into an interview.
Attend a convention or expo, sign up for Web 2.0 conferences and get a free expo pass. This will allow you to meet companies in the Exhibit Area and attend some basic sessions on Search Engine Marketing.
Search Marketing Job Boards
You have the knowledge and now you are looking for a job. All the usual job websites are recommended, including Monster, Craigslist, and Careerbuilder. Some of the more specific SEM job websites include SEMPO, Oaseo.com, and the Search Engine Watch Job Board. Send as many resumes as you can, a successful job search requires that you find the one opportunity that best fits your wants and strengths. Once you get the telephone interview you have your foot in the door.
About Search Marketing City
Search Marketing City is a social network for SEO and SEM professionals, enthusiasts, and students that want to receive news, attend events, watch videos, or share with the community.
Advanced SEO professionals can even add SEM videos, events, and blog articles with hyperlinks and their anchor text keywords to pass link value to their website and increase search engine rankings. Many of the more prominent social networks (Facebook, MySpace, etc) have started using “nofollow tags,” but everyone at Search Marketing City understands that passing around the link value can only help everyone involved. Welcome to Search Marketing City.