Only for individuals 15 years of age and older
23. Did [the respondent] engage in any effort or diligence to find work during the last month?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
8.22. Did [the respondent] make any efforts during the last month to find employment? (Q - 23).
If the answer is "yes", effort was made during the last month to find work or employment or to start a business, the answer is accepted as correct. In the case that the person does not understand the question, clarify that "looking for work" is considered to be completing one of the following activities in the last month:
a. Registering in a public or private employment office
b. Being on the waiting list or "in service" of a personnel office or employment registry or other types of registries.
c. Visiting places where employers select possible employees.
E.g. firms that contract cargo ship crews, construction contractors, farmers, or other employers. These employers use this method to find daily or weekly laborers.
d. Making appointments with possible employers.
e. Placing or answering ads.
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f. Writing letters [resumes] soliciting employment.
g. Establishing contact with a union or other labor organization.