Automation index
How much of a Switchboard operator’s job can AI already do?
A switchboard comes earlier. Putting the call through without hanging up on the one who waits do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Switchboard operator
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#187 / 623
View rankingSwitchboard operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Board, destinations and the shift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
The call, the one who is out and the message.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Emergencies, the anger and not losing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Directory, changes and not putting through wrong.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the queues and not hanging up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Put it through, and not hanging up on the one who waits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- switchboard
- destinations
- messages
- directory
- call queues
- emergencies
- telephony shifts
- extension changes
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 4223
IS WORK OVER?
Pastry chef
17%
#585 / 623
View rankingPastry chef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Design menus, cost and cake orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Doughs, creams and chocolate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Assemble, decorate and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Counter, orders and client care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Hygiene, cold chain and storage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Train assistants and shop-floor pace.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Design menus, cost and cake orders
- Doughs, creams and chocolate
- Assemble, decorate and finish
- Counter, orders and client care
- Hygiene, cold chain and storage
- Train assistants and shop-floor pace
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7512