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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey, 1981

Variable Details

VariableLKMETH
LabelMain method of looking for work (UK vers
Responses
-99.99 22781
1 Not yet started look 636
2 Registration at offi 6986
3 Registration at priv 222
4 Inserting adverts in 310
5 Looking for and answ 4046
6 Direct approach to f 1393
7 Through friends or r 496
8 Other methods 511
9 No reply 2256
10 Not applicable 218240
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey, 1981
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