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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, October 2016 - September 2017

Variable Details

VariableMETHM
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 770
2 Visit a Careers Office 49
3 Visit a Jobclub 59
4 On books of private employment agency 593
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 640
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 2257
7 Study sits vac in newspapers or journals 6714
8 Apply directly to employers 1164
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1085
10 Wait for results of application for job 400
11 Look for premises or equipment 67
12 Seek any kind of permit 23
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 22
14 Do anything else to find work 1035
-9 Does not apply 273959
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, October 2016 - September 2017
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