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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, January - December, 2017

Variable Details

VariableMETHM
LabelMain method of looking for work
Responses
1 Visit a Jobcentre 731
2 Visit a Careers Office 48
3 Visit a Jobclub 54
4 On books of private employment agency 614
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 661
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 2210
7 Studying situations vacant in newspapers/journals 6637
8 Apply directly to employers 1133
9 Ask friends, relatives, colleagues, TUs 1072
10 Wait for results of application for job 383
11 Look for premises or equipment 71
12 Seek any kind of permit 25
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 24
14 Do anything else to find work 1038
-9 Does not apply 275359
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, January - December, 2017
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