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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2013

Variable Details

VariableMETHAL04
LabelMethod of looking for work 4
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 18
2 Visit a Careers Office 7
3 Visit a Jobclub 3
4 On books of private employment agency 99
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 41
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 171
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 392
8 Apply directly to employers 422
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 353
10 Wait for results of application for job 101
11 Look for premises or equipment 11
12 Seek any kind of permit 17
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 7
14 Do anything else to find work 23
-9 Does not apply 367338
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2013
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