Table 3

Job demand criteria and examples from study job advertisements

Job DemandExamples From Study Job Advertisements
Time Pressure: Meeting deadlines, multitasking, prioritizing, and completing tasks in a timely manner “Prioritizing and multitasking are imperative; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.” 
 “This role requires the ability to manage several projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.” 
 “Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and be able to balance multiple ongoing projects; all entries finished in a timely manner; ability to work under tight deadlines.” 
Collaboration: Working closely with teams, coordinating with different departments, and working with multiple stakeholders “You will work closely with the product and engineering team; you will also work very closely with the sales team.” 
 “Collaborate with other departments; you must work closely with other professionals to reach all organizational goals; work well with others.” 
 “You enjoy working in a collaborative, team-based environment; build and maintain relationships with auditors, banks, attorneys, vendors, and other third parties.” 
Travel: Any travel expected or required “Required travel: Up to 25%.” 
 “Must be able to travel.” 
 “Ability to travel 40% to 60% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs.” 
Schedule Instability: Must work a flexible schedule, open schedule availability, and able to work varied shifts “Requirements: Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.” 
 “Key job accountabilities: Maintains open and flexible availability to accommodate store needs.” 
 “Requirements: Ability to work a variety of shifts based on business needs.” 
Nonstandard Hours: Work hours outside of standard weekday daytime hours (weekends, evenings, early mornings, or overnight shifts) “Must be available to work weekends.” 
 “We offer a set schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.” 
 “Candidates being considered for this position must be available to work weekends, there are no evening hours.” 
Job DemandExamples From Study Job Advertisements
Time Pressure: Meeting deadlines, multitasking, prioritizing, and completing tasks in a timely manner “Prioritizing and multitasking are imperative; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.” 
 “This role requires the ability to manage several projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.” 
 “Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and be able to balance multiple ongoing projects; all entries finished in a timely manner; ability to work under tight deadlines.” 
Collaboration: Working closely with teams, coordinating with different departments, and working with multiple stakeholders “You will work closely with the product and engineering team; you will also work very closely with the sales team.” 
 “Collaborate with other departments; you must work closely with other professionals to reach all organizational goals; work well with others.” 
 “You enjoy working in a collaborative, team-based environment; build and maintain relationships with auditors, banks, attorneys, vendors, and other third parties.” 
Travel: Any travel expected or required “Required travel: Up to 25%.” 
 “Must be able to travel.” 
 “Ability to travel 40% to 60% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs.” 
Schedule Instability: Must work a flexible schedule, open schedule availability, and able to work varied shifts “Requirements: Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.” 
 “Key job accountabilities: Maintains open and flexible availability to accommodate store needs.” 
 “Requirements: Ability to work a variety of shifts based on business needs.” 
Nonstandard Hours: Work hours outside of standard weekday daytime hours (weekends, evenings, early mornings, or overnight shifts) “Must be available to work weekends.” 
 “We offer a set schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.” 
 “Candidates being considered for this position must be available to work weekends, there are no evening hours.” 

Source: Original experimental audit study data.

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