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SEO Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rithik Sinha

posted on 4 Sep 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How do we came to know that website is penalized?
  • Ans. 

    A website may be penalized if it experiences a sudden drop in rankings or traffic.

    • Sudden drop in rankings for target keywords

    • Decrease in organic traffic

    • Manual penalty notification in Google Search Console

    • Noticeable decrease in indexed pages

    • Loss of backlinks or decrease in domain authority

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do we target URL to webpage?
  • Ans. 

    Targeting URLs to specific webpages involves optimizing the URL structure and content to match the target keywords and audience.

    • Include target keywords in the URL

    • Create descriptive and relevant URLs

    • Optimize URL structure for SEO

    • Use canonical tags to avoid duplicate content issues

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Desktop page speed is 80 nd on mobile is 20 then will it rank on Google or not?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, it can still rank on Google but may not perform as well as pages with better page speed.

    • Page speed is one of many factors Google considers for ranking.

    • Pages with slower speeds may still rank if they have high-quality content and relevant keywords.

    • However, pages with faster speeds are more likely to rank higher in search results.

    • Optimizing both desktop and mobile page speeds is important for overall SEO performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Keywords placement on web pages.
  • Ans. 

    Keywords placement on web pages is crucial for SEO success. They should be strategically placed in titles, headings, meta tags, and throughout the content.

    • Include keywords in the title tag to improve search engine visibility.

    • Use keywords in headings (H1, H2, etc.) to signal the importance of the content to search engines.

    • Incorporate keywords naturally throughout the content to improve relevance and ranking.

    • Optimize met...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Core Web Vitals

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Media Search Group SEO Executive interview:
  • On-page Optimization
  • Link Building
  • Technical SEO
  • Basic HTML knowledge
  • Semrush
  • Ahref
  • Google Analytics
  • Google search console
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Outreach
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep update yourself with latest SEO trends and must have basic practical knowledge.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. What are the best practices to get more traffic on a website?
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Sr. SEO Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Jun 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Candidate
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical SEO Question
  • Q2. Latest SEO Questions

Sr. SEO Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What's the strategy do you use to rank a website?
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SEO Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Are looking for a job 2. Currently are you working 3. What do accepted salary
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Acquire the Knowladge in our working fields

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Prepare for CAT. Be Fast. Develop a decent proficiency in English.

Round: Interview
Experience: There could be Multiple rounds. You will be grilled thoroughly on your CV. Logical Puzzle Solving skills will be put to test. Your common sense about the internet will also provide a boost.
Tips: Do not prepare. Be yourself. CV should not be exaggerated. Prepare a CV customized for the company.

General Tips: Be Yourself and Win it!
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR
Motivation: Best in business.

Interview Questionnaire 

18 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Q2. Being from a non-CS background (Civil Engineering branch), he asked me which coding language i am best at
  • Q3. Find the second largest prime number from a given array of positive integers. Also return it's index in most optimal way
  • Ans. 

    Find the second largest prime number and its index from an array of positive integers.

    • Iterate through the array and check if each number is prime

    • Store the largest and second largest prime numbers found so far

    • Also store their indices

    • Return the second largest prime number and its index

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Given an array of positive and negative integers, find the first missing positive number in the most optimal way
  • Ans. 

    Find the first missing positive number in an array of positive and negative integers.

    • Sort the array in ascending order

    • Iterate through the sorted array and find the first positive number that is missing

    • If no positive number is missing, return the next positive number after the largest positive number in the array

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Which data structure would i use to program a jigsaw puzzle program and what methods would i use to solve the puzzle
  • Ans. 

    The data structure to program a jigsaw puzzle program would be a graph.

    • Use a graph data structure to represent the puzzle pieces and their connections.

    • Each puzzle piece can be represented as a node in the graph.

    • Edges between nodes represent the connections between puzzle pieces.

    • To solve the puzzle, use graph traversal algorithms like depth-first search or breadth-first search.

    • Apply puzzle-solving strategies like findin

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Questions based on my resume
  • Q7. What do i know about Times Internet and the work that happens in TIL
  • Ans. 

    Times Internet Limited (TIL) is a digital products company that operates various online platforms and services.

    • TIL is a subsidiary of Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd (BCCL), which is India's largest media conglomerate.

    • TIL operates popular websites and apps like Times of India, Economic Times, Gaana, MX Player, and Cricbuzz.

    • TIL focuses on digital content, e-commerce, and technology solutions.

    • TIL has a diverse portfolio of...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why was i opting for a job as software developer though i was from Civil Engineering background
  • Ans. 

    I transitioned to software development due to my passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • I discovered my interest in coding during my civil engineering studies

    • I took online courses and attended coding bootcamps to learn software development skills

    • I completed projects and internships in software development to gain practical experience

    • I enjoy the creativity and problem-solving aspects of software development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Asked me questions based on my CV
  • Q10. If a person travels from point A to point B at 20 km/h and returns at 30 km/h, calculate the average speed without using pen and paper.
  • Ans. 

    The average speed can be calculated by taking the harmonic mean of the two speeds.

    • To calculate the harmonic mean, divide the sum of the speeds by the reciprocal of the sum of their reciprocals.

    • In this case, the harmonic mean can be calculated as 2/(1/20 + 1/30) = 24 km/h.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Asked the above question with different speeds to travelling
  • Q12. Given 8 balls of the same properties and one of these balls is defective and is heavier than the others. Calculate the minimum no. of steps to find the defective ball
  • Ans. 

    The minimum number of steps to find the defective ball is 2.

    • Divide the 8 balls into 3 groups of 3, 3, and 2 balls.

    • Compare the weights of the two groups of 3 balls.

    • If one group is heavier, divide it into 2 balls and compare their weights.

    • If the two balls have different weights, the heavier ball is the defective one.

    • If the two balls have the same weight, the remaining ball in the first group of 3 is the defective one.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Asked the above question, but this time we don't know whether the defective ball is heavier or lighter than the others
  • Q14. 20 red balls and 16 blue balls are present in a bag. 2 balls are removed, if they are of the same color, then they are replaced by a red ball. If they are of different color, then they are replaced with a...
  • Q15. What is polymorphism with examples
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms. It allows objects of different classes to be treated as the same type.

    • Polymorphism is achieved through method overriding and method overloading.

    • Method overriding allows a subclass to provide a specific implementation of a method that is already defined in its superclass.

    • Method overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. What is operator overloading?. Give an example
  • Ans. 

    Operator overloading is the ability to redefine operators for custom classes.

    • Allows operators to be used with custom classes

    • Example: '+' operator can be used to concatenate strings

    • Can improve readability and simplify code

  • Answered by AI
  • Q17. Differentiate between method overloading and method overriding
  • Ans. 

    Method overloading is having multiple methods with the same name but different parameters. Method overriding is having a method in a subclass with the same name, return type, and parameters as a method in its superclass.

    • Method overloading is achieved within the same class.

    • Method overriding occurs in a subclass that inherits from a superclass.

    • Method overloading is determined at compile-time based on the number, type, an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Do you have any question for us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was of moderate level, the coding question was easy if all the boundary questions were properly considered.
Tips: 1. Practice questions on Geekquiz.
2. Practice coding problems. There are various websites like HackerRank, HackerEarth etc. which have a lot of coding problems.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 22

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer was friendly and he was interested in the implementation first and then the code.
Tips: Be thorough with various implementations and why they are in practice. Try to know the logic behind each implementation.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The interviewer was looking for a person interested in problem solving. He was looking forward for loud thinking.
Tips: If you don't know any answer, don't lose your cool. It is never necessary to answer all the questions in an interview. Be confident and think loud, so that if you are going the wrong way, the interviewer can assist you.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was the last round and just for formality. The interviewers were looking for a person who would fit in their working culture.
Tips: Be confident and always have a smile on your face. If you are selected for the HR interview, then there is a 90% chance that you would be selected.

General Tips: Be confident, think loudly, never panic and have a smile to your face always. You have already prepared hard for the recruitment process, it is just the confidence that matters. Don't lose hope, there are many opportunities for you.
Skills: Confidence, Communication, Puzzle Solving Capability, Algorithms And Data Structures, Basic C/C++
College Name: IIT Varanasi
Motivation: TIL has a wide range of products and the compensation is good
Funny Moments: The HR interview was more of a friendly talk and i shared my hobbies which led to a longer discussion.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I had one interview for approx. an hour, it includes both Technical and HR round, well mostly technical. Interview starts with tell me something about yourself. Asked in detailed about algorithms/web based projects mentioned in CV, make sure that whatever you have written you have complete knowledge about it. Asked to code few basic algorithms questions. Do mention about small project if you have done related to web development.
If interviewer says if you want to ask any question, its always better to ask one or two question.

  • Q1. Can you introduce yourself?
  • Q2. What is a Binary Search Tree (BST)?
  • Ans. 

    A Binary Search Tree (BST) is a data structure where each node has at most two children, with the left child being less than the parent and the right child being greater.

    • Nodes in a BST are arranged in a hierarchical order where the left subtree of a node contains only nodes with keys less than the node's key, and the right subtree contains only nodes with keys greater than the node's key.

    • BST allows for efficient search...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Binary Search Tree Insertion

    Given the root node of a binary search tree and a positive integer, you need to insert a new node with the given value into the BST so that the resulting tree maintains the pr...

  • Ans. 

    Insert a new node with a given value into a binary search tree while maintaining the properties of a BST.

    • Traverse the BST starting from the root node and compare the value to be inserted with each node's value to determine the correct position for insertion.

    • Insert the new node as a leaf node in the appropriate position to maintain the BST properties.

    • Ensure that the resulting tree is a valid binary search tree by follow...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 

    Delete Node in Binary Search Tree Problem Statement

    You are provided with a Binary Search Tree (BST) containing 'N' nodes with integer data. Your task is to remove a given node from this BST.

    A BST is a ...

  • Ans. 

    Delete a given node from a Binary Search Tree (BST) and return the inorder traversal of the modified BST.

    • Traverse the BST to find the node to be deleted.

    • Handle different cases like node with no children, one child, or two children.

    • Update the pointers of the parent node and child nodes accordingly.

    • Perform inorder traversal after deletion to get the modified BST.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 

    Clone Linked List with Random Pointer Problem Statement

    Given a linked list where each node has two pointers: one pointing to the next node and another which can point randomly to any node in the list or ...

  • Ans. 

    Yes, the cloning of a linked list with random pointer can be accomplished without utilizing extra space.

    • Use a hashmap to store the mapping between original nodes and their corresponding cloned nodes.

    • Iterate through the original linked list to create the cloned nodes and update the hashmap.

    • Iterate through the original linked list again to set the next and random pointers of the cloned nodes using the hashmap.

    • Time comple...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPATimes Internet interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - SQL, Algorithms, Data Structures, C++, PHPTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must verify your CV from your seniors/batchmates. 
Tip 2 : Include all the projects, intern work or hall activities or anything you have done on your own which is related to or interest of company. If you know any back-end/front-end (javascript, php, mysql etc) language do mention. I think the cv shortlist was completely based on previous work and technical skills related to Web Development/Design mentioned in the CV.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2018. There were 2 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My Resume was shortlisted and asked to comedown for Interview. On the day they re-scheduled it for some other day and when i was trying to contact them again via call and when i thought its not professional so e-mailed them. However unfortunately could not get any response from them and it's been more than 1 month

General Tips: My Resume was shortlisted and asked to comedown for Interview. On the day they re-scheduled it for some other day and when i was trying to contact them again via call and when i thought its not professional so e-mailed them. However unfortunately could not get any response from them and it's been more than 1 month
Skills: Problem Solving
Duration: <1 week

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a passion for problem-solving.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Proficient in using frameworks such as Spring, Django, and React

    • Skilled in problem-solving and troubleshooting

    • Strong communication and collaboration skills

    • Passionate about learning new technologies and keeping up with ind

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Walk me through your resume
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in software development and have worked on various projects using different technologies.

    • Started my career as a software developer at XYZ company

    • Developed web applications using Java and Spring framework

    • Worked on a project for a client in the healthcare industry, developing a patient management system

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express

    • Contributed to open source projects on GitHub

    • Current...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Some logical puzzles
  • Q4. Some case studies

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They look for entrepreneur enthusiasm in the candidate.

Round: Interview
Experience: There were three interview rounds.

General Tips: In the ascending order of importance&#44; the role of following in getting shortlisted:
1 CGPA
2 Academic Achievements
3 Technical Skills example coding etc.
4 Internships
5 Projects
6 PoRs
7 Extra, co-curricular activities
Skill Tips: Prepare yourself by going through everything on LAN and on the placement website (study material). 
Also, attended the soft skills workshop.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Prepare well.

Round: Interview
Tips: The Basics should be good.

Round: Interview
Experience: The Advanced level.

General Tips: Just be yourself. Maintain a good CGPA. Focus as much as you can on internships. They Matter a big deal.
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR
Motivation: One of the best companies to work for. Great growth.

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The test was of moderate level, the coding question was easy if all the boundary questions were properly considered.

  • Q1. 

    Largest Prime Factor Problem Statement

    You are given a positive integer n. Your task is to identify the largest prime factor of this given positive integer.

    If there is no prime factor for a given intege...

  • Ans. 

    Identify the largest prime factor of a given positive integer.

    • Iterate from 2 to sqrt(n) to find prime factors

    • Check if each factor is prime and update largest prime factor

    • If no prime factor found, output -1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    First Missing Positive Problem Statement

    You are provided with an integer array ARR of length 'N'. Your objective is to determine the first missing positive integer using linear time and constant space. T...

  • Ans. 

    Find the smallest positive integer missing from an array of integers.

    • Iterate through the array and mark positive integers as visited using index as a reference.

    • After marking, iterate again to find the first unmarked index which represents the missing positive integer.

    • Handle edge cases like duplicates and negative numbers appropriately.

    • Example: For input [3, 4, -1, 1], the output should be 2.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The interviewer was friendly and he was interested in the implementation first and then the code.
Tips: Be thorough with various implementations and why they are in practice. Try to know the logic behind each implementation.

  • Q1. 

    Binary Array Sorting Problem Statement

    You are provided with a binary array, i.e., an array containing only 0s and 1s. Your task is to sort this binary array and return it after sorting.

    Input:

     The fir...
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the binary array can be sorted in linear time and constant space using a single traversal.

    • Use two pointers approach to swap 0s to the left and 1s to the right.

    • Maintain two pointers, one for 0s and one for 1s, and iterate through the array once.

    • Example: Input array [1, 0, 1, 0, 1] will be sorted to [0, 0, 1, 1, 1] in a single traversal.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is polymorphism in object-oriented programming?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism in OOP allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Polymorphism allows for flexibility and reusability in code.

    • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types.

    • Examples include method overriding and method overloading.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is operator overloading?
  • Ans. 

    Operator overloading is the ability to redefine the behavior of operators for user-defined data types.

    • Allows operators to be used with custom data types

    • Can define custom behavior for operators like +, -, *, etc.

    • Helps make code more readable and intuitive

    • Example: Overloading the + operator for a custom Vector class to add two vectors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between method overloading and method overriding?
  • Ans. 

    Method overloading is having multiple methods in the same class with the same name but different parameters. Method overriding is having a method in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a method in its superclass.

    • Method overloading involves multiple methods with the same name but different parameters.

    • Method overriding involves a subclass redefining a method from its superclass with the same name and paramete...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The interviewer was looking for a person interested in problem solving. He was looking forward for loud thinking.
Tips: If you don't know any answer, don't lose your cool. It is never necessary to answer all the questions in an interview. Be confident and think loud, so that if you are going the wrong way, the interviewer can assist you.

Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was the last round and just for formality. The interviewers were looking for a person who would fit in their working culture.
Tips: Be confident and always have a smile on your face. If you are selected for the HR interview, then there is a 90% chance that you would be selected.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPATimes Internet interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Confidence, Communication, Puzzle Solving Capability, Algorithms And Data Structures, Basic C/C++Time required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Media Search Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Media Search Group interview?
Media Search Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Media Search Group interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and Technical.
How to prepare for Media Search Group interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Media Search Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Media Search Group expect are SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Link Building, Google Analytics and On-page Optimization.
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