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Nazia F.

SEO Specialist

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

5+ years of SEO experience with a strong focus on content optimisation and organic traffic growth. Currently leading e-commerce SEO projects at Mediavak.

While at BYJU'S, Nazia increased website traffic by 1 million sessions through effective SEO strategies. She managed a 3-member team and collaborated across departments to integrate SEO best practices.

Recognised multiple times for exceptional performance, including the 'Performer of the Month' and the 'Best Performer' awards at BYJU'S.

Experience with tools: SEMrush, Google Analytics (GA4, GA3), Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Spyfu, PageSpeed Insights, Magneto.

👍 What we loved about her

Nazia showed a genuine interest in the role and company, asking thoughtful questions throughout the interview. She didn't just wait for information but actively sought to learn more, demonstrating a real go-getter attitude.

She came across as a kind, friendly, and authentic person. Her communication skills were exceptional – she spoke clearly and concisely while explaining complex SEO concepts with simplicity. We loved her self-confidence and ability to back it up during the case study and technical interview.

The case study Nazia presented was top-notch. She broke down the problem statements clearly, explained her approach step-by-step, and provided solid reasoning for her decisions, demonstrating plenty of critical thinking skills.

💁‍♀️ Things to be aware of

HTML & CSS experience: She has a basic understanding of HTML as she has an Engineering background. She doesn't have coding experience with CSS, but is comfortable collaborating with developers.

👩‍💻 Technical interview performance

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Objective

This candidate was invited to a 60-minute follow-up interview to assess their technical capabilities in more detail. During this interview, we assessed their critical-thinking skills, technical expertise, and overall conversational skills.

Strengths

Technical SEO proficiency [9/10]: Nazia demonstrated advanced technical SEO skills, particularly in addressing Core Web Vitals, improving loading speeds, and identifying critical issues such as response code errors, pagination problems, and title tag optimisation. Her understanding of mobile-friendliness and site speed showcases a solid grasp of modern SEO requirements. We found her ability to lead large-scale website migrations without significant SEO impact impressive, showcasing a deep understanding of technical SEO principles. She effectively identified and prioritised critical issues like response code errors and pagination problems, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of modern SEO requirements.

Content optimisation skills [8/10]: Nazia exhibited a solid understanding of on-page SEO techniques, effectively optimising meta tags, headers, and image alt attributes. Her approach to content creation, focusing on engagement and interaction with the target audience, was commendable. She demonstrated a brilliant awareness of keyword integration and topical clustering, crucial for driving targeted traffic and improving search rankings.

Link building and outreach [7/10]: Nazia demonstrated good foundational knowledge of link building and outreach, i.e., focussing on effective influencer collaboration strategies to secure high-quality backlinks. She also understood the importance of relevant, authoritative backlinks and demonstrated a mature approach to SEO.

Analytics and data analysis [9/10]: Nazia excels in analytics and data analysis, effectively using tools like Google Analytics to set up and monitor KPIs that align with business objectives. She understood the importance of tracking key metrics such as organic traffic, keyword rankings, and user behaviour. Her ability to conduct an in-depth analysis of user behaviour and implement advanced attribution modelling proved her depth in understanding data interpretation.

Adaptability and continuous learning [8/10]: Nazia demonstrated a strong proactive commitment to continuous learning, mentioning her participation in SEO courses and her efforts to stay updated with industry trends. Her proactive approach to professional development is evident in her regular attendance at webinars on emerging SEO trends and her active participation in online forums. In addition, her willingness to explore strategies from other niches and apply them to her current work shows adaptability and creative thinking.

Areas of growth

While her SEO knowledge is solid, Nazia could benefit from a broader understanding of how SEO integrates with other digital marketing channels..

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Frequently Asked Questions

🤔 What does GrowthBuddy do?

We help you find pre-vetted overseas marketing talent (like Nazia) who are skilled and experienced but ~55% more affordable. We manage all the searching, interviewing, payroll and admin for you. If you like one of our shortlisted candidates (i.e. the GrowthBuddy), they’ll be assigned exclusively to your business on a full-time basis, for as long as you like.

💼 What roles can you help with?

Almost every Marketing role requiring an experienced marketer with 3 - 6 years of experience. We’re particularly good at finding:

Paid Search Marketers (Google, Meta, etc.)
SEO Marketers
E-commerce Marketers
Amazon Marketers

🦸‍♀️ What can I expect as a bare minimum from each candidate?

3 - 6 years of relevant work experience
Fluent verbal and written English proficiency
Highly skilled and deeply passionate about their craft
Full-time member of your team (5 days a week)
Working to your time-zone preference

🪜 What does the hiring process look like?

We conduct a role-specific 4-stage interview process to assess all the applicants over a 3-week period before we present a shortlist of 2-3 suitable candidates for your role.

Discovery call – a 30-minute call to discuss their previous work experience, assess their verbal communication skills, and understand their motivations.

Values fit check – a behavioural interview to assess if their values are aligned with ours and if they’re likely to be a cultural fit for you.

Take-home task – a role-specific 3-hour assessment to evaluate their technical, analytical and written communication skills.

Technical round – a 45-minute follow-up interview to discuss their take-home assessment and evaluate their technical competence for the role

Nazia F.

SEO Specialist

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

👍 What we loved about her

Nazia showed a genuine interest in the role and company, asking thoughtful questions throughout the interview. She didn't just wait for information but actively sought to learn more, demonstrating a real go-getter attitude.​

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She came across as a kind, friendly, and authentic person. Her communication skills were exceptional – she spoke clearly and concisely while explaining complex SEO concepts with simplicity. We loved her self-confidence and ability to back it up during the case study and technical interview.

​

The case study Nazia presented was top-notch. She broke down the problem statements clearly, explained her approach step-by-step, and provided solid reasoning for her decisions, demonstrating plenty of critical thinking skills.

💁‍♀️ Things to be aware of

HTML & CSS experience: She has a basic understanding of HTML as she has an Engineering background. She doesn't have coding experience with CSS, but is comfortable collaborating with developers.​​

👩‍💻 Technical interview performance

Objective

​This candidate was invited to a 60-minute follow-up interview to assess their technical capabilities in more detail. During this interview, we assessed their critical-thinking skills, technical expertise, and overall conversational skills.

Strengths

Areas of growth

Let's talk

Frequently Asked Questions

🤔 What does GrowthBuddy do?

💼 What roles can you help with?

Almost every Marketing role requiring an experienced marketer with 3 - 6 years of experience. We’re particularly good at finding:

​

Paid Search Marketers (Google, Meta, etc.)

SEO Marketers

E-commerce Marketers

Amazon Marketers

🦸‍♀️ What can I expect as a bare minimum from each candidate?

3 - 6 years of relevant work experience

Fluent verbal and written English proficiency

Highly skilled and deeply passionate about their craft

Full-time member of your team (5 days a week)

Working to your time-zone preference

🪜 What does the hiring process look like?

We conduct a role-specific 4-stage interview process to assess all the applicants over a 3-week period before we present a shortlist of 2-3 suitable candidates for your role.​

​

Discovery call – a 30-minute call to discuss their previous work experience, assess their verbal communication skills, and understand their motivations.

​

Values fit check – a behavioural interview to assess if their values are aligned with ours and if they’re likely to be a cultural fit for you.

​

Take-home task – a role-specific 3-hour assessment to evaluate their technical, analytical and written communication skills.

​

Technical round – a 45-minute follow-up interview to discuss their take-home assessment and evaluate their technical competence for the role

Nazia showed a genuine interest in the role and company, asking thoughtful questions throughout the interview. She didn't just wait for information but actively sought to learn more, demonstrating a real go-getter attitude.

HTML & CSS experience: She has a basic understanding of HTML as she has an Engineering background. She doesn't have coding experience with CSS, but is comfortable collaborating with developers.

This candidate was invited to a 60-minute follow-up interview to assess their technical capabilities in more detail. During this interview, we assessed their critical-thinking skills, technical expertise, and overall conversational skills.

We conduct a role-specific 4-stage interview process to assess all the applicants over a 3-week period before we present a shortlist of 2-3 suitable candidates for your role.