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core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSkincare SpecialistsWaiters and Waitresses
Risk Score23.0%33.8%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile14th61th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$41,560$33,760
Employment70K2.3M

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Originality
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Skincare Specialists

30%

total discount

Waiters and Waitresses

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Skincare Specialists

4 of 15 at risk
86%Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
59%Stay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments.
56%Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
53%Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
43%Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.

Waiters and Waitresses

5 of 15 at risk
89%Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
87%Collect payments from customers.
87%Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
85%Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
51%Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.

Wage Comparison

Waiters and Waitresses earns -$7,800(-19%) vs Skincare Specialists
Skincare SpecialistsWaiters and Waitresses
10th
$27,160$18,500
25th
$34,130$25,690
Median
$41,560$33,760
75th
$55,860$45,350
90th
$77,330$62,510

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