Automation index
Can AI do a Personal shopper’s job?
Picks clothes and walks the buy with the client.
It does not predict how many jobs will disappear.
IS WORK OVER?
Personal shopper
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#119 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 41-2031.00 · ESCO/ISCO 5223