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outcomes for our university partners, powering success across higher education in the United States. We are seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to own organic search strategy and client delivery across Everspring-managed mic…
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Improves how a site is found in search, combining keyword research, technical fixes, and content strategy, and tracking rankings and organic traffic to show what is working.
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drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.In the role of Substation Digital Design Specialist, we'll count on you to:Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervis…
$93.5k - $121k
workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.The Compliance team is hiring a Senior Specialist, Cboe Clear US (“CCUS”) Compliance.Cboe Clear US is a clearinghouse regi…
$93.5k - $121k
collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas. Role Overview The Senior Specialist, Compliance Training is responsible for Cboe’s enterprise-wide Complian…
$58k - $80.4k
The Partner Relations Specialist acts as an operational member on the Partner Relations team. The role assists in the execution of CDW's partner-related strategies such as the partner designation program, partner onboard…
$19 - $30.2 per hour
At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you lead processes supporting the checkout experience and groc…
$70.4k - $105.6k
The role holder is responsible for supporting and implementing the sourcing and category management initiatives in the region, internal stakeholder engagement, and supporting the regional relationships / engagements with…
$79.28k - $109.01k
Job Description: Specialist, QFS Sanitation Process Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what's next for Snacking.…
$115.26k - $149.16k
empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description As a Area Prevention Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention team, you will serve as a flexible field-based commerc…
$70k - $90k
Marcel Digital - SEO Manager (Hybrid | Chicagoland candidates only) Marcel Digital is an award-winning digital marketing and software development agency established in 2003. Based in Chicago, we partner with mid-market B…
$98.18k - $127.05k
collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas. The Senior Marketing Specialist, Institutional is the team's go-to executor, a versatile, hands-on marketer…
Jr Trading Specialist Job Summary As a Jr Trading Specialist, you operate in a high functioning team-based environment with responsibilities in platform trade order processing, platform client communications, investment…
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What seo specialists earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$30 | $49k–$63k |
| Mid level | $31–$43 | $65k–$89k |
| Senior | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Keyword researchTechnical SEOOn-page optimizationAhrefs or SemrushGoogle Search ConsoleContent strategyLink buildingBasic HTML and site structureReporting and analytics
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A site's organic traffic dropped 30 percent last month. How do you investigate?
Show an ordered diagnosis: tracking issues, algorithm updates, indexation problems, lost pages or links, and seasonality.
How do you prioritize SEO work when everything seems important?
Talk about impact-versus-effort ranking, fixing crawl and indexation blockers first, and aligning with pages that drive revenue.
Walk me through your keyword research process.
Go beyond volume: search intent, difficulty, business value, and mapping keywords to existing or planned pages.
How has AI-driven search changed your approach?
Acknowledge the shift honestly, and discuss focusing on topics where clicks still happen, brand queries, and being cited by AI answers.
Tell me about a technical SEO issue you found and fixed.
A concrete story, such as a crawl budget or canonical problem, with the traffic result shows real hands-on depth.
How do you earn buy-in from engineers for SEO fixes?
Explain writing clear tickets with expected impact, sizing requests realistically, and building credibility with early wins.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For seo specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with organic growth numbers, such as traffic or ranking gains, with timeframes attached.
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Separate your technical, content, and link-building experience so employers see your specialty.
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Name your toolset explicitly, including Search Console, Ahrefs or Semrush, and crawlers like Screaming Frog.
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Reference algorithm updates you navigated and how sites you managed came through them.
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Include one example of cross-team work, like an engineering fix or content program you drove.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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SEO Analyst
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SEO Specialist
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Senior SEO Specialist
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SEO Manager
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Head of Organic Growth
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