The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
All 36 detailed work activities O*NET records for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment | 71 |
| Collect deposits, payments or fees | 27 |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information | 25 |
| Schedule appointments | 20 |
| Schedule operational activities | 20 |
| Refer customers to appropriate personnel | 14 |
| Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons | 10 |
| Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel | 9 |
| Distribute materials to employees or customers | 9 |
| Prepare employee work schedules | 9 |
| Distribute incoming mail | 7 |
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Develop organizational policies or programs | 31 |
| Greet customers, patrons, or visitors | 21 |
| Coordinate operational activities | 15 |
| Operate office equipment | 13 |
| Train personnel | 12 |
| Operate communications equipment or systems | 12 |
| Supervise clerical or administrative personnel | 10 |
| Select resources needed to accomplish tasks | 8 |
| Manage clerical or administrative activities | 7 |
| Make travel, accommodations, or entertainment arrangements for others | 5 |