Perfect job

I read an article that shows the questions most frequently cited by people when asked about what would be a perfect job were: high salary, flexible hours, benefits, good co-workers, good boss and location close to the residence.

The most frequently given answers were listed in an article about what makes a perfect job: high salary, flexible hours, benefits, good co-workers, good boss and location close to the residence.

This research/survey shows that, in general, professionals cite prefer similar things when idealize idealizing the perfect job, but the order of these factors significantly change the result because this professional needs qualifications, abilities and fulfilling their duties and responsibilities to get this job.

The last paragraph sentence is too long and I don't really understant what it is trying to say. The idea is not clear at all.

Also, to cite means to quote. For example, I could say, The thief cited the bible and told the police, "treat others you would like to be treated."  If you're answering a survey, most likely you're not citing something, but giving your own opinion.