We surveyed 1,041 search marketing strategists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical search marketing strategist. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a search marketing strategist?

Low

High

Working as a search marketing strategist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a search marketing strategist?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a search marketing strategist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a search marketing strategist?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a search marketing strategist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for search marketing strategists.

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Do search marketing strategists work full-time or part-time?

76% of search marketing strategists work in full-time roles while 24% work part-time.

Is being a search marketing strategist stressful?

Low

High

Search marketing strategists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.

Is being organized important as a search marketing strategist?

Low

High

Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a search marketing strategist.

How competitive is the workplace for search marketing strategists?

Low

High

Search marketing strategists see mild competition in their workplace.

Does being a search marketing strategist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?

Low

High

Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for search marketing strategists.

Are search marketing strategists allowed to express themselves creatively?

Low

High

Search marketing strategists are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.

Do search marketing strategists have control over the direction of their work?

Low

High

While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally search marketing strategists will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.

Is being a search marketing strategist physically demanding?

Low

High

Work as a search marketing strategists is not the most physically demanding of careers, falling in the bottom half of all careers.

Are search marketing strategists exposed to a wide variety of work?

Low

High

Search marketing strategists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Does being a search marketing strategist require attention to detail?

Low

High

Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a search marketing strategist.

Does being a good search marketing strategist require compassion and empathy?

Low

High

The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a search marketing strategist.