Technology
- 1Support specialist
- 2Systems or QA analyst
- 3Software or platform engineer
- 4Technical lead or architect
Skills to build across the path
Read jobseeker guidance Troubleshooting · scripting · testing · system design · communication
CAREER PATHWAYS
A route forward is rarely a straight line.
Explore example role progressions and the skills that can help connect each step. Use several live vacancies to validate what employers ask for in your market.
These pathways are illustrative learning guides—not required ladders or promises of promotion. Roles and requirements vary by employer and country.
Data & analytics
- 1Data coordinator
- 2Reporting analyst
- 3Data analyst or analytics engineer
- 4Data scientist or analytics lead
Skills to build across the path
Read jobseeker guidance Spreadsheets · SQL · visualisation · statistics · data governance
Design & research
- 1Design assistant
- 2Product or visual designer
- 3Senior designer or researcher
- 4Design lead or strategist
Skills to build across the path
Read jobseeker guidance Visual craft · user research · prototyping · accessibility · facilitation
Operations & delivery
- 1Operations coordinator
- 2Project or process analyst
- 3Programme manager
- 4Operations or delivery lead
Skills to build across the path
Read jobseeker guidance Planning · process mapping · stakeholder work · measurement · leadership