Correspondence Clerks
Office and Administrative Support Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 43-4021.00
Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.279
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.57–0.63· 2 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group
- ISCO-08 4225Inquiry Clerks0.57
- ISCO-08 4419Clerical Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified0.63
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only21 rated tasks · 20 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (95.2%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- 4 rated tasks are not in the O*NET 31.0 task list; their scores are kept as published for O*NET 27.2.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Compose letters in reply to correspondence concerning such items as requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit information requests, delinquent accounts, incorrect billing, or unsatisfactory service.43-4021.00 | 0.216775.4 |
Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.43-4021.00 | 0.02649.2 |
Respond to internal and external requests for the release of information contained in medical records, copying medical records, and selective extracts in accordance with laws and regulations.43-4021.00 | 0.01936.7 |
Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations.43-4021.00 | 0.00983.4 |
Compose correspondence requesting medical information and records.43-4021.00 | 0.00963.3 |
Gather records pertinent to specific problems, review them for completeness and accuracy, and attach records to correspondence as necessary.43-4021.00 | 0.00562.0 |
| Not observed on any surface — 15 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | |
Prepare documents and correspondence such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints. | —0 |
Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports. | —0 |
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence. | —0 |
Type acknowledgment letters to persons sending correspondence. | —0 |
Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature. | —0 |
Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities. | —0 |
Route correspondence to other departments for reply. | —0 |
Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured. | —0 |
Compute costs of records furnished to requesters, and write letters to obtain payment. | —0 |
Prepare records for shipment by certified mail. | —0 |
Obtain written authorization to access required medical information. | —0 |
Confer with company personnel regarding feasibility of complying with writers' requests. | —0 |
Submit completed documents to typists for typing in final form, and instruct typists in matters such as format, addresses, addressees, and the necessary number of copies. | —0 |
Process orders for goods requested in correspondence. | —0 |
Compile data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers. | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Prepare documents and correspondence, such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.O*NET Task ID 11270 | 1.0 |
Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.O*NET Task ID 11271 | 1.0 |
Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations.O*NET Task ID 11272 | 1.0 |
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.O*NET Task ID 11273 | 1.0 |
Type acknowledgment letters to persons sending correspondence.O*NET Task ID 11274 | 1.0 |
Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature.O*NET Task ID 11275 | 1.0 |
Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.O*NET Task ID 11276 | 1.0 |
Gather records pertinent to specific problems, review them for completeness and accuracy, and attach records to correspondence as necessary.O*NET Task ID 11277 | 1.0 |
Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.O*NET Task ID 11278 | 1.0 |
Route correspondence to other departments for reply.O*NET Task ID 11279 | 1.0 |
Compose letters in reply to correspondence concerning such items as requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit information requests, delinquent accounts, incorrect billing, or unsatisfactory service.O*NET Task ID 11280 | 1.0 |
Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured.O*NET Task ID 11281 | 1.0 |
Respond to internal and external requests for the release of information contained in medical records, copying medical records, and selective extracts in accordance with laws and regulations.O*NET Task ID 11282 | 1.0 |
Compute costs of records furnished to requesters, and write letters to obtain payment.O*NET Task ID 11283 | 1.0 |
Compose correspondence requesting medical information and records.O*NET Task ID 11284 | 1.0 |
Obtain written authorization to access required medical information.O*NET Task ID 11286 | 1.0 |
Confer with company personnel regarding feasibility of complying with writers' requests.O*NET Task ID 11287 | 1.0 |
Submit completed documents to typists for typing in final form, and instruct typists in matters, such as format, addresses, addressees, and the necessary number of copies.O*NET Task ID 11288 | 1.0 |
Process orders for goods requested in correspondence.O*NET Task ID 11289 | 1.0 |
Compile data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers.O*NET Task ID 11290 | 1.0 |
Prepare records for shipment by certified mail.O*NET Task ID 11285 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (17)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Prepare documents and correspondence, such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints. | Core |
| Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports. | Core |
| Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence. | Core |
| Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities. | Core |
| Gather records pertinent to specific problems, review them for completeness and accuracy, and attach records to correspondence as necessary. | Core |
| Route correspondence to other departments for reply. | Core |
| Compose letters in reply to correspondence concerning such items as requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit information requests, delinquent accounts, incorrect billing, or unsatisfactory service. | Core |
| Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations. | Supplemental |
| Type acknowledgment letters to persons sending correspondence. | Supplemental |
| Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature. | Supplemental |
| Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence. | Supplemental |
| Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured. | Supplemental |
| Compute costs of records furnished to requesters, and write letters to obtain payment. | Supplemental |
| Prepare records for shipment by certified mail. | Supplemental |
| Confer with company personnel regarding feasibility of complying with writers' requests. | Supplemental |
| Process orders for goods requested in correspondence. | Supplemental |
| Compile data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers. | Supplemental |
0.03/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Prepare records for shipment by certified mail. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 5K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 5K
- Change (2025–35)
- -5.6%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $46,800
- Typical education needed for entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37299 | 그 외 사무 지원 종사원 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 4225Inquiry Clerks
- ISCO-08 4419Clerical Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- foreign language correspondence clerkESCO 4419.2This occupation is narrower
Foreign language correspondence clerks read and reply to a company's correspondence in foreign languages. They also perform clerical duties.
- administrative assistantESCO 3343.1Overlapping, not the same
Administrative assistants perform administrative and office support for supervisors. They perform a variety of tasks, such as answering telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, ordering office supplies, maintaining the office facilities running smoothly, and ensuring that equipment and appliances work properly.
- receptionistESCO 4226.2Overlapping, not the same
Receptionists are responsible for the reception area of a business. They answer the phone, greet guests, pass information, respond to inquiries and instruct visitors. They are the first point of contact for clients and customers.
- typistESCO 4131.1Overlapping, not the same
Typists operate computers to type and revise documents and compile material to be typed, such as correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms, and audios. They read instructions accompanying material or follow verbal instructions to determine requirements such as number of copies needed, priority and desired format.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| C1401 | Agent administratif / Agente administrative banque ou assurance | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| D1432 | Assistant / Assistante service clients | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| M1607 | Assistant administratif / Assistante administrative | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 4309 | Empleados administrativos sin tareas de atención al público no clasificados bajo otros epígrafes | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 3613 | Asistentes de dirección y administrativos | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 71402 | Büro- und Sekretariatskräfte (ohne Spezialisierung) - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 71413 | Fremdsprachensekretäre/-sekretärinnen und Fremdsprachenkorrespondenten/-korrespondentinnen - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
| 62182 | Berufe im Verkauf (ohne Produktspezialisierung) (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| 71412 | Fremdsprachensekretäre/-sekretärinnen und Fremdsprachenkorrespondenten/-korrespondentinnen - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | その他の一般事務従事者 | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 251 | 庶務事務員 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)
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