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How much of a Historian’s job can AI already do?
A corpus and a chronology come earlier. Going to the archive, reading the hand, and deciding what is a fact do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Historian
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#227 / 633
View rankingHistorian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Search, transcribe and sort sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Draft chapters, cards and bibliography.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Archive work and source criticism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Argue the thesis and debate peers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Teaching, outreach and museums.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Choose the cut and the question.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Search, transcribe and sort sources
- Draft chapters, cards and bibliography
- Archive work and source criticism
- Argue the thesis and debate peers
- Teaching, outreach and museums
- Choose the cut and the question
- historiador
- historian
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2633
IS WORK OVER?
Logistics coordinator
28%
#90 / 633
View rankingLogistics coordinator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Protect and control proprietary materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 40% | 28% | +11.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- multimodal transport logistics
- markets for modes of transport
- comply with railway safety standards
- resolve shipment issues
- track shipments
- use different communication channels
- handle shipment risks
- negotiate logistics services
- analyse transportation costs
- apply transportation management concepts
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 4323