Automation index
How much of a Technical writer’s job can AI already do?
A doc skeleton comes earlier. A human installing the product without ringing do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Technical writer
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#115 / 623
View rankingTechnical writer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Structure, API docs and the tutorial.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Screenshots, versions and not leaving the old shot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The engineer who will not write, and extracting the how.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Legal review, i18n and the changelog.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Support, the tickets and what the doc misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it can be installed, and not documenting thin air.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- document APIs
- product tutorials
- screenshots
- changelogs
- extract knowledge
- docs i18n
- version review
- support tickets
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641
IS WORK OVER?
Real estate agent
27%
#130 / 623
View rankingReal estate agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 56% | 28% | +15.7 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- customer service
- contract law
- office administration
- real estate market
- mortgage loans
- property law
- maintain relationship with customers
- advise on property value
- identify customer's needs
- inform on renting agreements
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-9022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3334