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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2013

Variable Details

VariableMAINMA
LabelMain job srch method, no pref emp or SE
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 362
2 Visit a Careers Office 16
3 Visit a Jobclub 13
4 On books of private employment agency 141
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 67
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 324
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 1626
8 Apply directly to employers 189
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 312
10 Wait for results of application for job 26
11 Look for premises or equipment 10
12 Seek any kind of permit 4
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 7
14 Do anything else to find work 121
-9 Does not apply 365785
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2013
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