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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, October 2008 - September 2009

Variable Details

Variablemethal05
LabelMethod of looking for work 5
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3
2 Visit a Careers Office 0
3 Visit a Jobclub 0
4 On books of private employment agency 5
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 18
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 39
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 150
8 Apply directly to employers 295
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 304
10 Wait for results of application for job 154
11 Look for premises or equipment 15
12 Seek any kind of permit 6
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 7
14 Do anything else to find work 15
-9 Does not apply 336670
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, October 2008 - September 2009
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