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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, April 2004 - March 2005

Variable Details

Variablemethm
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3295
2 Visit a Careers Office 145
3 Visit a Jobclub 79
4 On books of private employment agency 949
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 257
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 1680
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 7394
8 Apply directly to employers 1667
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1403
10 Wait for results of application for job 558
11 Look for premises or equipment 87
12 Seek any kind of permit 24
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 66
14 Do anything else to find work 987
-9 Does not apply 359134
-8 No answer 0
Sysmiss 142428
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, April 2004 - March 2005
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