Table 2.
Interview invitations by mental health problems and occupation.
| Number of jobs | Interview invitations for applicants without mental health problems (%) | Interview invitations for applicants with mental health problems (%) | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 699 | 28.5 | 20.7 | 1.38** |
| Occupations | ||||
| Early childhood teachers | 73 | 78.1 | 75.3 | 1.04 |
| Electricians/carpenters | 140 | 43.6 | 29.3 | 1.49* |
| Waiters/cooks | 63 | 15.9 | 9.5 | 1.67 |
| Material-recording/transportation clerks | 88 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 1.48 |
| Shop sales assistants | 85 | 11.8 | 4.7 | 2.51+ |
| Hairdressers | 28 | 53.6 | 35.7 | 1.50 |
| Software developers | 37 | 35.1 | 21.6 | 1.63 |
| ICT operations/user support technicians | 34 | 23.5 | 11.8 | 1.99 |
| Accountants/office/administrative clerks | 31 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 3.03 |
| Graduate sales representatives | 39 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 1.00 |
| Sales/customer service representatives | 81 | 16.1 | 11.1 | 1.45 |
Notes. The ratio of interview invitations is calculated by the following equation: (Interview invitation rate, applicant without mental health problems)/(Interview invitation rate, applicant with mental health problems). Total sample. + p < 0.10, *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001.