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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, October 2013 - September 2014

Variable Details

VariableMAINME
LabelMain job srch method, wants employee job
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 1549
2 Visit a Careers Office 59
3 Visit a Jobclub 84
4 On books of private employment agency 695
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 551
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 2055
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 9900
8 Apply directly to employers 1366
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1150
10 Wait for results of application for job 426
14 Do anything else to find work 638
-9 Does not apply 303338
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, October 2013 - September 2014
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