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 Support Representative
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding common customer pain points, developing clear communication skills, learning how to quickly find information under pressure, and spotting trends in customer queries.
You're ready to move on when
- You're often the go-to person for 'how-to' questions within your support team.
- You've actively contributed to or suggested improvements for internal support documentation.
- You enjoy solving problems by finding or creating clear answers for others.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Strong organisational skills, managing documents and information, coordinating with various departments, and an eye for detail in written communications.
You're ready to move on when
- You've been responsible for managing shared drives, intranets, or internal communication platforms.
- You're known for your ability to organise information so others can easily find it.
- You enjoy creating clear processes and documentation for your team.
- 3
Junior Content Creator / Technical Writer
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Excellent writing and editing skills, understanding content structure, working with SMEs to extract information, and using content management tools.
You're ready to move on when
- You've already created instructional guides, FAQs, or internal articles.
- You have a portfolio (even a small one) of clear, concise written content.
- You enjoy the process of turning complex ideas into simple explanations.