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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2008

Variable Details

VariableMETHM
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 3589
2 Visit a Careers Office 154
3 Visit a Jobclub 62
4 On books of private employment agency 923
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 491
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 1864
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 8725
8 Apply directly to employers 1846
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1421
10 Wait for results of application for job 506
11 Look for premises or equipment 53
12 Seek any kind of permit 35
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 28
14 Do anything else to find work 1090
-10 No answer/Does not apply 339898
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2008
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