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In 2 of the 25 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 23, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 13m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.7 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation WorkersOrganize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies. | 2h 15m | No evidence yet |
| Funeral Home ManagersSell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Farm and Home Management EducatorsConduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsPromote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| FundraisersAttend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Gambling ManagersMarket or promote the casino to bring in business. | 22m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersDirect marketing, advertising, or other customer recruitment efforts. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Chief ExecutivesRepresent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSpeak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Lodging ManagersPerform marketing and public relations activities. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsDemonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersParticipate in community activities for funeral home promotion or other purposes. | 14m | No evidence yet |
| Customer Service RepresentativesSolicit sales of new or additional services or products. | 13m | Often handed to AI |
| Order ClerksAttempt to sell additional merchandise or services to prospective or current customers by telephone or through visits. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersMeet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Tour Guides and EscortsSolicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs. | 8m | No evidence yet |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksPromote particular destinations, tour packages, and other travel services. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Manicurists and PedicuristsPromote and sell nail care products. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| BarbersRecommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Telephone OperatorsPromote company products, services, and savings plans when appropriate. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| LegislatorsPromote the industries and products of their electoral districts. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersContact organizations to explain services and facilities offered. | 5m | Often handed to AI |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSolicit project support by conferring with officials or providing information to the public. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Kindergarten through Secondary Education AdministratorsAdvocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled. | 4m | No evidence yet |
| Clinical Research CoordinatorsSolicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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