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Switchboard Operator
Based on 10 assessments · 1 from real users
37%
Moderate risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Switchboard Operator profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Switchboard Operators score between 35% and 40%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Switchboard Operator, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Operating the switchboard console to connect internal and external lines, managing hold queues
29%
DD
73%
Answering incoming phone calls and routing them to correct departments or extensions
some context needed
social core
25%
AD
16%
Taking messages for absent employees and ensuring accurate delivery to intended recipients
17%
AD
28%
Monitoring and troubleshooting switchboard equipment, logging technical issues for IT support
deep expertise
social element
14%
AD
9%
Providing basic information about company services, hours, and departments to callers
some context needed
social core
12%
AA
8%
Managing conference room reservations and coordinating call conferencing between multiple parties
1%
DD
78%
Answering incoming phone calls and routing them to correct departments or extensions
some context needed
social core
40%
AD
23%
Taking messages for absent employees and ensuring accurate delivery to intended recipients
deep expertise
social element
22%
AD
23%
Operating the switchboard console to connect internal and external lines, managing hold queues
18%
DD
92%
Monitoring and troubleshooting switchboard equipment, logging technical issues for IT support
deep expertise
social element
12%
AD
20%
Managing conference room reservations and coordinating call conferencing between multiple parties
5%
DD
73%
Providing basic information about company services, hours, and departments to callers
social core
1%
AA
0%
Answering incoming phone calls and routing them to correct departments or extensions
37%
AD
30%
Operating the switchboard console to connect internal and external lines, managing hold queues
26%
DD
92%
Providing basic information about company services, hours, and departments to callers
16%
AA
12%
Taking messages for absent employees and ensuring accurate delivery to intended recipients
deep expertise
social element
8%
AD
19%
Monitoring and troubleshooting switchboard equipment, logging technical issues for IT support
deep expertise
8%
AD
25%
Managing conference room reservations and coordinating call conferencing between multiple parties
2%
DD
66%
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