Inhouse SEO question

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by seoindetroit, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. #1
    Question,


    I have been in SEO for 6 years now and I am looking to do SEO in house. My issue is that I won't have my bachelors degree until the end of this year but I still want to jump into inhouse SEO. My question is, in your humble opinion, would you or any other company hire someone with 6 years experience with a proven track record but no degree?

    Side note I do own an SEO consulting firm that can be found on the web and has lists of my clients. The rest of my background is in investment sales

    PS....This is not me look for a job posting, I just to know if someone would hire me before I graduate. Thanks!!
     
    seoindetroit, Mar 12, 2008 IP
  2. Jaysonnhs

    Jaysonnhs Active Member

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    #2
    sure some would hire you without a degree and some won't - depends on the company and their guidelines.
     
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  3. yogesh sarkar

    yogesh sarkar Well-Known Member

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    Majority of the big companies might not hire you, because they are strict with their policies.
     
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  4. seoindetroit

    seoindetroit Banned

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    #4
    thanks for the input....can others chime in please? I am very interested in this answer.
     
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  5. EliteSEM

    EliteSEM Peon

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    #5
    There are plenty of smaller companies that understand it's all about what you know, not what you've accomplished in school. Real world experience is worth more than school world experience.
     
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  6. pingpong123

    pingpong123 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    What the heck does having a bachelors degree have to do with being a great seo????
     
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  7. mgford

    mgford Peon

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    There will always be some companies that will overlook you without a degree. For others, if you can demonstrate that you excel in this field then there is no doubt that you would be employed.

    Cheers

    M.
     
    mgford, Mar 12, 2008 IP
  8. Himalayan

    Himalayan Well-Known Member

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    If you have excellent work skill in your field then degree is not the major issue.
     
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  9. choicefreedom2000

    choicefreedom2000 Peon

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    My friend
    Degree is for those who are fresher and you are not fresher, you are expert as you are working in this seo industry since 6 years. Only a fool will not hire you but you should prove anyone either a big or small company that you are something unless you are no where even with a degree of seo.

    Right so if you are expert you can prove it.

    Cool mate
     
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  10. seo4china

    seo4china Well-Known Member

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    Put together a portfolio, with sites/keywords you have successfully ranked. It beats any degree by a long shot.
     
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  11. Bloomtools

    Bloomtools Peon

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    #11
    Now a days in any industry, there is a requirement of knowledge and skills not the degree.
    You can definitely get the good job.
    Well let me give you an example for your question:

    "there is a boy in india, who had completed all lessons of SAP with more than distinction marks when he was studying in 10th and his age was only 15."
    He was hired by India's best IT company (i am not sure about company name so avoiding to mention here).
    Company paying him more than $ 4k."
    It's just because his excellency towards to his field.
    Best of luck for your future in SEO as well as hope you will get degree as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    James.
     
    Bloomtools, Mar 12, 2008 IP
  12. seoindetroit

    seoindetroit Banned

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    #12
    Great info guys!!!
     
    seoindetroit, Mar 13, 2008 IP
  13. seconnection

    seconnection Peon

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    #13
    I think as long as you can present yourself in a professional manner and prove you know your stuff... then your in.
     
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    #14
    My degree is in another part of the computer world, and I have no problems finding SEO work. If you know your stuff it is pretty obvious and you will find employment.
     
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    I think hes wondering about not having a degree at all. To my knowledge there isn't a degree in seo or sem
     
    seconnection, Mar 13, 2008 IP
  16. seoindetroit

    seoindetroit Banned

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    here's an update... ive been contacted twice from a fortune 500 company. They wanted to pay 45k-50k what a joke.
     
    seoindetroit, Mar 14, 2008 IP