The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Customer Service Representative (Tier 1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Excellent foundational customer service, basic product knowledge, efficient ticket handling, understanding of escalation paths.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently high CSAT scores and FCR rates.
- Proactively identifies and flags technical issues beyond basic troubleshooting.
- Demonstrates a keen interest in learning the technical 'why' behind customer problems.
- Volunteers for more complex tasks or to assist with product testing.
- 2
IT Helpdesk Technician
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong technical troubleshooting across various systems, understanding of IT infrastructure, clear communication of technical solutions.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to diagnose and solve a wide range of technical problems.
- Experience with ticketing systems and documenting solutions.
- A desire to specialise in a specific product rather than general IT support.
- Demonstrates strong customer empathy alongside technical skills.
- 3
Junior Product Support Specialist (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering our product's core features, following troubleshooting guides, accurate data entry, learning internal processes.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently resolves routine issues accurately and efficiently.
- Begins to independently solve slightly more complex, undocumented problems.
- Actively contributes to the knowledge base and asks insightful questions.
- Is trusted by peers to handle more challenging customer interactions.