Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Proofreaders score between 56% and 65%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 51%
68% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work71%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen18%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person11%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Proofreader, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Reading written documents (e.g., articles, books, reports, or manuscripts) to identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
50%DD
70%
Marking up documents with tracked changes or comments to highlight errors or areas needing revision, often using tools like Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat
18%DD
45%
Checking facts, dates, names, and references for accuracy, often requiring light research or cross-referencing with external sources
16%AD
31%
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting (e.g., following a specific style guide like APA, Chicago, or company-specific guidelines)
11%DD
63%
Communicating with authors, editors, or clients to clarify ambiguities, suggest improvements, or discuss changes before finalizing the document
deep expertisesocial core
2%AA
0%
Reviewing final proofs (e.g., PDFs or printed copies) to catch any last-minute errors before publication or distribution
1%AD
50%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Reading written documents (e.g., articles, books, reports, or manuscripts) to identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
42%DD
88%
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting (e.g., following a specific style guide like APA, Chicago, or company-specific guidelines)
25%DD
56%
Marking up documents with tracked changes or comments to highlight errors or areas needing revision, often using tools like Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat
11%DD
67%
Communicating with authors, editors, or clients to clarify ambiguities, suggest improvements, or discuss changes before finalizing the document
deep expertisesocial core
10%AA
3%
Reviewing final proofs (e.g., PDFs or printed copies) to catch any last-minute errors before publication or distribution
9%AD
37%
Checking facts, dates, names, and references for accuracy, often requiring light research or cross-referencing with external sources
1%AD
32%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Reading written documents (e.g., articles, books, reports, or manuscripts) to identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
62%DD
98%
Communicating with authors, editors, or clients to clarify ambiguities, suggest improvements, or discuss changes before finalizing the document
deep expertisesocial core
18%AA
3%
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting (e.g., following a specific style guide like APA, Chicago, or company-specific guidelines)
14%DD
70%
Checking facts, dates, names, and references for accuracy, often requiring light research or cross-referencing with external sources
2%AD
49%
Marking up documents with tracked changes or comments to highlight errors or areas needing revision, often using tools like Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat
1%DD
52%
Reviewing final proofs (e.g., PDFs or printed copies) to catch any last-minute errors before publication or distribution
1%AD
35%
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