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How did r find out about present work
Variable:
learnjob
Module:
ISSP Social Networks & Support Systems
Subject:
Job
Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:
There are many ways people hear about jobs - from other people, from advertisements or employment agencies, and so on. Please indicate how you first found out about work at your present employer. IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY WORKING FOR PAY, PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION FOR YOUR LAST JOB.
Year Availability
Available in 1 of 31 years total.
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Summary by Year
Showing All Years
| Code | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have never worked for pay |
| 2 | From parents, brothers or sisters |
| 3 | From other relatives |
| 4 | From a close friend |
| 5 | From an acquaintance |
| 6 | From a public employment agency or service |
| 7 | From a private employment agency |
| 8 | From a school or university placement office |
| 9 | From an advertisement or a sign |
| 10 | The employer contacted me about a job |
| 11 | I just called them or went there to ask for work |
| 98 | Dont know |
| 99 | No answer |
| 0 | Not applicable |
| 2002 |
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| 18 |
| 58 |
| 56 |
| 218 |
| 145 |
| 62 |
| 24 |
| 55 |
| 177 |
| 103 |
| 179 |
| 29 |
| 25 |
| 1616 |
Summary Statistics
| Valid cases | 1095 |
| Missing cases | 61371 |