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
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager
1-3 yearsSkills to master
- Organisation, basic digital file management, supporting colleagues with day-to-day tech queries, managing internal communications.
You're ready to move on when
- You're the 'go-to' person in your current role for anything tech-related or for finding information.
- You've taken the initiative to organise shared drives or improve internal processes.
- You enjoy helping colleagues troubleshoot minor digital issues.
- 2
Customer Support Representative / Helpdesk Analyst
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Troubleshooting, clear communication (especially explaining technical steps), managing support tickets, documenting solutions, patience with users.
You're ready to move on when
- You're excellent at diagnosing and solving user problems, even if they're not tech-savvy.
- You're comfortable with a ticketing system and managing multiple requests.
- You've contributed to an internal knowledge base for common customer issues.
- 3
Recent Graduate (Information Management / Communications)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Academic understanding of information organisation, research skills, clear written communication, eagerness to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.
You're ready to move on when
- Your academic projects involved organising or presenting information effectively.
- You've had internships or volunteer roles where you managed digital content.
- You're keen to learn the practicalities of digital workplace tools in a corporate environment.