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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, January - December, 2004

Variable Details

Variablemethal03
LabelMethod of looking for work 3
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 9
2 Visit a Careers Office 0
3 Visit a Jobclub 14
4 On books of private employment agency 43
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 38
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 205
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 343
8 Apply directly to employers 176
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 166
10 Wait for results of application for job 29
11 Look for premises or equipment 12
12 Seek any kind of permit 5
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 3
14 Do anything else to find work 15
-9 Does not apply 379256
-8 No answer 0
Sysmiss 139208
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, January - December, 2004
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