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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, January - December, 2004

Variable Details

Variablemethm
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3322
2 Visit a Careers Office 148
3 Visit a Jobclub 71
4 On books of private employment agency 968
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 260
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 1665
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 7584
8 Apply directly to employers 1674
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1473
10 Wait for results of application for job 562
11 Look for premises or equipment 96
12 Seek any kind of permit 27
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 59
14 Do anything else to find work 1010
-9 Does not apply 361395
-8 No answer 0
Sysmiss 139208
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, January - December, 2004
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