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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, October 2008 - September 2009

Variable Details

Variablemethm
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3911
2 Visit a Careers Office 142
3 Visit a Jobclub 70
4 On books of private employment agency 842
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 532
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 1973
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 9021
8 Apply directly to employers 1759
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1447
10 Wait for results of application for job 368
11 Look for premises or equipment 60
12 Seek any kind of permit 25
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 39
14 Do anything else to find work 1054
-9 Does not apply 316438
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, October 2008 - September 2009
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