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
Recent Graduate (Any Discipline)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Understanding corporate processes, digital literacy, professional communication, attention to detail in task execution.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completed internships or relevant university projects.
- Can articulate how their studies relate to organising information.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and contribute in a structured environment.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Office Support
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Document management, scheduling, basic IT troubleshooting, stakeholder communication, following established office procedures.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience managing shared drives or internal document repositories.
- Proven ability to organise information and support multiple team members.
- Comfortable with office software and quick to pick up new systems.
- 3
Customer Service / Helpdesk Support
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Information retrieval, clear communication (explaining complex things simply), problem-solving under pressure, managing customer expectations.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience navigating complex knowledge bases to find answers for customers.
- Strong ability to empathise with users and guide them through processes.
- Good at identifying patterns in user queries, suggesting content improvements.


