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Today I'll share insights from my interview with Josh Peacock from SEO for Hire and my personal experiences in the SEO job search.

Key Takeaways:

1. Job Search Process

• Define what you want in a role and understand top performers' traits. This helps target positions that align with your strengths.
• Be honest on your resume and be prepared for practical tests to demonstrate your skills.
• Continuously learn and adapt. Embrace opportunities to update your skills and stay current with industry trends.
• Clearly communicate SEO's impact on business goals. Avoid jargon and focus on business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools and focus on strategy to stay in demand as the SEO landscape evolves.

Personal Experience

• I applied for an in-house SEO job and received valuable feedback from SEO for Hire and the hiring manager.
• This helped me understand my strengths and areas for improvement.

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In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, I interview Josh Peacock, CEO of SEO for Hire.

I get to ask him all sorts of questions about SEO recruitment, so you get an inside look at what the recruiting process looks like!

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We also talk about how the changes in technology and search may impact availability of SEO roles in the future.

SEO Recruitment Tips For Businesses:

• Map out the recruitment process for SEO roles.
• Identify the traits of top performers.
• Utilize DISC assessments (if legal in your country) to determine compatibility with existing team members.
• Develop a thorough vetting process to sniff out SEO experience bluffs.
• Avoid rushing recruitment; this results in bad hires at a high cost.

SEO Recruitment Tips For Job Searchers:

• A growth mindset is essential for success in the industry.
• There's no fixed hierarchy in SEO roles.
• Titles and responsibilities varying widely between companies.
• SEO for travel is one in-demand industry.
• Salary ranges for SEO roles is all over the place.

More Insights For SEO Job Searchers:

• A senior SEO director role is highly valued, with salaries up to 300K.
• Josh suggested that the future of SEO roles lies in strategy and growth advising, rather than technical tasks.
• Build your communication skills to talk with C-suite executives.

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• Great articles from Michael King from iPullRank and Rand Fishkin
• Highlights from the leak:
  - Google uses a "site authority index," contradicting their stance on DA
  - Google uses click data (nav boost) for ranking content, despite previous denials
  - Existence of a "sandbox" for new or sensitive sites
  - Use of Chrome visit data for ranking purposes

• Twiddlers: Reorganize search results before presenting them
• Authors can improve content scores
• Local pages rank better due to relevance
• Small Publishers: Devalued compared to larger sites

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Inside the SEO Squad

• Weekly small group for business owners with websites
• Get real support with Google Search Console and SEO
• Importance of reviews and trust signals
• Recommended using reviews apps
• User Experience Interviews
• Keywords and Blogging
• Google Search Console Insights
  - Discussed indexing issues and seasonal business trends
  - Provided tips on resubmitting pages for indexing
• Reading Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs)

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