For person aged 10 years and above (Date of birth before/on 14 of August, 1981)
[Questions 18-27 are asked of those who lived in their households on Census Days and 10 years old or above.]
C21 Did you look for work during the last 7 days?
[] 1 Yes (Go to C23)
[] 2 No
Question C21
[Question C21 of the enumeration form is not presented here.]
Purpose
To determine whether a person who is not working has looked for work actively or is trying to establish a business.
Definition
Looking for Work
"Looking for work" means taking steps to find employment or establishing a business.
This refers to the following actions:
ii) Visiting places where prospective employers recruit workers.
iii) Meeting with employers.
iv) Responding to job advertisements.
v) Writing letters of application.
vi) Make enquires at a union or similar institutions.
vii) Informing friends and/or relatives.
viii) Investigate possibilities to start a professional practice or a business or to be self-employed.
How to ask the question
"Did ____ (member's name) look for work during the last 7 days?"
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How to record the answer
If the respondent answers "Yes", mark "X" in Code 1 box and go to Question C23.
If the respondent answers "No", mark "X" in Code 2 box and ask Question C22.