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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, April 2008 - March 2009

Variable Details

Variablemethal01
LabelMethod of looking for work 1
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 820
2 Visit a Careers Office 14
3 Visit a Jobclub 9
4 On books of private employment agency 237
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 65
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 228
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 318
8 Apply directly to employers 50
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 62
10 Wait for results of application for job 8
11 Look for premises or equipment 1
12 Seek any kind of permit 1
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 0
14 Do anything else to find work 27
-9 Does not apply 340473
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, April 2008 - March 2009
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