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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, April 2009 - March 2010

Variable Details

Variablemethal05
LabelMethod of looking for work 5
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3
2 Visit a Careers Office 2
3 Visit a Jobclub 0
4 On books of private employment agency 5
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 25
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 45
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 173
8 Apply directly to employers 312
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 347
10 Wait for results of application for job 167
11 Look for premises or equipment 14
12 Seek any kind of permit 8
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 6
14 Do anything else to find work 16
-9 Does not apply 332141
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, April 2009 - March 2010
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