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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, October 2013 - September 2014

Variable Details

VariableMETHAL02
LabelMethod of looking for work 2
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 18
2 Visit a Careers Office 120
3 Visit a Jobclub 45
4 On books of private employment agency 149
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 122
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 401
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 558
8 Apply directly to employers 123
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 182
10 Wait for results of application for job 19
11 Look for premises or equipment 3
12 Seek any kind of permit 1
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 1
14 Do anything else to find work 15
-9 Does not apply 320054
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, October 2013 - September 2014
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