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How a writer / author can use AI, task by task

O*NET 27-3043.00: Writers and AuthorsMedian pay $76,910/year (BLS, May 2025)20 tasksJob Zone 4: Considerable preparation

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Advertising Copywriter, Advertising Writer, Author, Content Marketing Writer, Copywriter, Freelance Copywriter, Freelance Writer, Search Engine Optimization Copywriter (SEO Copywriter), Web Content Writer, Writer.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 18%AI-assist 79%Stays human 2%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 3 AI-ready, 16 AI-assist and 1 human-led tasks out of 20. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🗓 Start here on Monday

The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.Stay sharp · Daily
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.Create & design · Daily
Edit or rewrite existing written material as necessary, and submit written material for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.Write it up · Weekly

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.Be there for people · A few times a year

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 3

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.

Daily

AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.

Context: The work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Project: [design, artwork, safety research]
Question: [what you need to know]

Summarize relevant knowledge and sources. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

10-minute exercise: Research to inform my work

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Question] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check one claim against an official or professional source.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work..

Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.

Weekly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.

Context: We use Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft SharePoint.
Text: [paste]
Audience and purpose: [who reads it and why]

Edit for clarity, structure and tone. Show changes as a list with reasons, then the clean version.

10-minute exercise: Edit for clarity

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you revise written material (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Paste it into [Text] and fill in [Audience and purpose].

Step 3Accept only the edits you agree with and check facts weren't changed.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Edit written materials..

Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.

Monthly

AI maps out the topic and options; confirm with real sources.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.

Context: We use HubSpot software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Field: [craft, art, design, industry]
Why: [new work, marketing, buying]

List current trends with examples, what's fading, and where to watch for new ones. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Trend scan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review advertising trends and consumer surveys.

Step 2Fill in [Field] and [Why] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Sketch one idea inspired by a trend.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 3.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Monitor current trends..

AI can help you prep these 16

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.

Daily

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 32% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product or event: [describe]
Channel and audience: [web, social, print]

Write 10 headline and copy options from safe to bold. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Promotional copy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you vary language and tone of messages based (today).

Step 2Fill in [Product or event] and [Channel and audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every claim is true before posting.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write advertising or promotional material..

Edit or rewrite existing written material as necessary, and submit written material for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.

Weekly

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 28% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to edit or rewrite existing written material as necessary, and submit written material for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.

Context: We use Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft SharePoint.
Text: [paste]
Audience and purpose: [who reads it and why]

Edit for clarity, structure and tone. Show changes as a list with reasons, then the clean version.

10-minute exercise: Edit for clarity

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you edit or rewrite existing written material (this week).

Step 2Paste it into [Text] and fill in [Audience and purpose].

Step 3Accept only the edits you agree with and check facts weren't changed.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Edit written materials..

Present drafts and ideas to clients.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 33% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to present drafts and ideas to clients.

Context: The work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Deliverable or plan: [describe]
Client: [what they care about]

Structure a short presentation: the headline, 3 key points, visuals to show, and answers to likely objections.

10-minute exercise: Client presentation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you present drafts and ideas (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Deliverable or plan] and [Client] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Rehearse once and check every number on the slides.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Present work to clients for approval..

Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 45% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product or event: [describe]
Channel and audience: [web, social, print]

Write 10 headline and copy options from safe to bold. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Promotional copy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write articles, bulletins and sales letters (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Product or event] and [Channel and audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every claim is true before posting.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write advertising or promotional material..

Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Piece: [drama, comedy, announcement, narration]
Audience and length: [describe]

Generate 10 premises or openings, then draft the strongest 2. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Script or creative piece

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write fiction or nonfiction prose (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Piece] and [Audience and length] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Make it yours: rewrite the best one in your own style.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes..

Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the script, story, or advertisement message is more readily received.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 32% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the script, story, or advertisement message is more readily received.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product or event: [describe]
Channel and audience: [web, social, print]

Write 10 headline and copy options from safe to bold. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Promotional copy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write to customers (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Product or event] and [Channel and audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every claim is true before posting.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write advertising or promotional material..

Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Piece: [drama, comedy, announcement, narration]
Audience and length: [describe]

Generate 10 premises or openings, then draft the strongest 2. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Script or creative piece

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare works (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Piece] and [Audience and length] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Make it yours: rewrite the best one in your own style.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes..

Write advertising material for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 40% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to write advertising material for use by publication, broadcast, or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product or event: [describe]
Channel and audience: [web, social, print]

Write 10 headline and copy options from safe to bold. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Promotional copy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write advertising material (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Product or event] and [Channel and audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every claim is true before posting.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write advertising or promotional material..

Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.

Weekly

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Piece: [drama, comedy, announcement, narration]
Audience and length: [describe]

Generate 10 premises or openings, then draft the strongest 2. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Script or creative piece

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan project arrangements or outlines (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Piece] and [Audience and length] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Make it yours: rewrite the best one in your own style.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.. Also involves: Coordinate artistic activities..

Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.

Context: The work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product: [what it is]
Question: [audience, demand, pricing, safety]

Suggest research methods, survey questions, public data sources, and how to segment the audience. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Market research plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct research and interviews (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Product] and [Question] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run one quick method it suggests and see what you learn.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Conduct market research..

Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 14% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.

Context: The work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Project: [design, craft, presentation]
What I need to know: [goals, budget, audience, constraints]

Write brief-taking questions and a summary template. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Client brief interview

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss with the client the product (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [What I need to know] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Read the summary back to the client to confirm.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Confer with clients to determine needs..

Work with staff to develop script, story, or advertising concepts.

Monthly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 7% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to work with staff to develop script, story, or advertising concepts.

Context: We use Twitter.
Project: [display, production]
Status: [describe]

Draft an update and questions. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Production progress update

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop script and story.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Status] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss production content and progress with others..

Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising written material.

Monthly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising written material.

Context: We use Twitter and HubSpot software.
Project: [campaign, merchandise feature]
Partners: [sales, bankers, advertising]

Draft a coordination message and plan. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Marketing collaboration

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you consult with sales and media and marketing representatives.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Partners] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with others in marketing activities..

Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.

A few times a year

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 30% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
What I'm promoting: [product, craft, image project]
Audience and channels: [who, where]

Suggest packaging, display, pricing and promotion ideas with a simple calendar. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Promotion plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop advertising campaigns. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [What I'm promoting] and [Audience and channels] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Try one this month and track sales.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Develop promotional strategies or plans..

Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.

A few times a year

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.

Context: We use Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft SharePoint.
Material: [footage, script, image, text]
Use: [where and how it will be used]

List the rights needed, who usually holds them, and draft a permission request email. Give me a tracking table.

10-minute exercise: Rights and permissions request

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.

Step 2Fill in [Material] and [Use] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Send the request after checking it against your legal team's rules.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Obtain copyrights or other legal permissions..

Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.

A few times a year

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 25% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.

Context: We use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud software; the work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Product or event: [describe]
Channel and audience: [web, social, print]

Write 10 headline and copy options from safe to bold. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Promotional copy

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you invent names.

Step 2Fill in [Product or event] and [Channel and audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every claim is true before posting.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 2.8/5 · O*NET work activity: Write advertising or promotional material..

These stay human 1

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Contact with others: contact with others most of the time

Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.

A few times a year

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a writer / author. Part of my job is to collaborate with other writers on specific projects.

Context: The work draws on communications and media and administrative.
Production: [describe]
Collaborators: [director, writers]

Prepare questions and ideas to bring. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Collaboration on a production

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collaborate with other writers on specific projects.

Step 2Fill in [Production] and [Collaborators] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

Coordinationimportance 2.9/5
Used in: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Service Orientationimportance 2.6/5
Used in: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Writingimportance 5.0/5
Used in: Documenting/Recording Information
Active Listeningimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Reading Comprehensionimportance 4.1/5
Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Critical Thinkingimportance 3.6/5
Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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