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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey Three-Year Pooled Dataset, January 2013 - December 2015

Variable Details

VariableMETHAL11
LabelMethod of looking for work (no preference) - 11
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 0
2 Visit a Careers Office 0
3 Visit a Jobclub 0
4 On books of private employment agency 0
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 0
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 0
7 Studying situations vacant in newspapers/journals 0
8 Apply directly to employers 0
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 0
10 Wait for results of application for job 0
11 Look for premises or equipment 2
12 Seek any kind of permit 2
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 0
14 Do anything else to find work 4
-9 Does not apply 560401
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey Three-Year Pooled Dataset, January 2013 - December 2015
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