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.
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Recent Graduate (Information Science/Library Studies)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Applying theoretical knowledge to practical, messy business problems
- understanding corporate culture and stakeholder dynamics
- mastering our internal KM tools.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completed an internship in a related field.
- Strong academic record in relevant subjects.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Transitioning from general admin to specialised information management
- developing a more analytical mindset for content
- understanding the 'why' behind organisational structures.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience managing shared drives or content repositories.
- Proven ability to organise complex information for others.
- Expressed interest in moving into a more specialised information role.
- 3
Content Editor / Junior Technical Writer
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Shifting from content creation to content analysis and governance
- understanding the broader context of information architecture
- developing audit methodologies.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience with content management systems (CMS).
- Strong grasp of content quality and consistency.
- A desire to improve information findability and usability.


