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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, April 2013 - March 2014

Variable Details

VariableMAINMA
LabelMain job srch method, no pref emp or SE
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 265
2 Visit a Careers Office 10
3 Visit a Jobclub 11
4 On books of private employment agency 100
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 58
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 256
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 1231
8 Apply directly to employers 130
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 246
10 Wait for results of application for job 19
11 Look for premises or equipment 9
12 Seek any kind of permit 4
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 7
14 Do anything else to find work 111
-9 Does not apply 319932
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, April 2013 - March 2014
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