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
- Organisation, attention to detail, clear written communication, eagerness to learn new software.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers accurate, well-formatted content.
- Asks thoughtful questions and applies feedback effectively.
- Can independently troubleshoot basic user queries.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Document management, stakeholder follow-up, basic project coordination, digital literacy.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed and organised shared digital files or content.
- Demonstrates persistence in chasing information from busy colleagues.
- Can effectively use multiple software tools to complete tasks.
- 3
Customer Support / Technical Support
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Problem-solving, user empathy, clear communication, understanding common user questions.
You're ready to move on when
- Skilled at finding information quickly to resolve customer issues.
- Can articulate user pain points and suggest content improvements.
- Comfortable with support ticket systems and knowledge base tools.


