Automation index
How much of a Secretary’s job can AI already do?
Minutes and a diary come earlier. Knowing what is not said, who gets in, and when to interrupt do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Secretary
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#118 / 623
View rankingSecretary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minutes, mail and template documents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Diary, travel and expenses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Filter calls and visitors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Anticipate the boss and the conflict.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Confidentiality and internal protocol.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Board, clients and the team.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Minutes, mail and template documents
- Diary, travel and expenses
- Filter calls and visitors
- Anticipate the boss and the conflict
- Confidentiality and internal protocol
- Board, clients and the team
- secretario
- secretaria
- secretary
- asistente administrativo senior
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3343
IS WORK OVER?
Salesperson
28%
#88 / 623
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.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. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- characteristics of products
- agricultural equipment
- sales promotion techniques
- product comprehension
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- manage schedule of tasks
- implement marketing strategies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- answer requests for quotation
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2433