Automation index
How much of a Executive assistant’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already handle the first pass: repeat tickets, stock emails, a simple reset. The odd case, the angry customer, and fraud still need a person.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Executive assistant
34%
AI can already do 34% of this job.
#19 / 113
View rankingExecutive assistant
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 35% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- company policies
- translate keywords into full texts
- perform business research
- use spreadsheets software
- coordinate events
- organise travel arrangements for staff
- use different communication channels
- process commissioned instructions
- manage office facility systems
- use office systems
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3343
IS WORK OVER?
Bus driver
15%
#107 / 113
View rankingBus driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Run sheet, logs and clocking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive the route or the charter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Stops, accessibility and fare or validation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Incidents, diversions and passenger care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Pre-trip check and defect reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Shifts, fatigue and driving rules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Run sheet, logs and clocking
- Drive the route or the charter
- Incidents, diversions and passenger care
- Pre-trip check and defect reports
- Shifts, fatigue and driving rules
- conductor de autobus
- bus driver
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3052.00· ESCO/ISCO 8331