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Showing 727,096-727,110 of 801,819 variables
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) Reset search
MX2008J_P2D10 - Looked for a job by consulting classified ads
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D11 - Looked for a job through some other activity
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D2 - Looked for a job by filling out paperwork at an employment agency or private job bank
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D3 - Looked for a job by filling out paperwork at a public placement service
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D4 - Looked for a job by applying to a temporary employment program from the government
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D5 - Looked for a job by doing paperwork or carrying out any activity to start own business
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D6 - Looked for a job by posting or answering an ad on the internet
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D7 - Looked for a job by posting or answering an ad in a public place or in newspaper
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D8 - Looked for a job by going to a union
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D9 - Looked for a job by asking acquaintances or relatives
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2D99 - Looked for a job but does not know how
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________
(If any of the options from 01 to 99 is chosen, skip to question 2h)

[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2E - Activity status
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2e. Is [the respondent]...?

(Read the options and circle the answer indicated by the respondent)

[] 1 Temporarily out of their normal work? (skip to 2k)
[] 2 Pensioned or retired from their job?
[] 3 A student?
[] 4 A stay-at-home partner?
[] 5 Someone with a mental or physical disability which permanently prevents them from working? (skip to 2h)
[] 6 Other (specify) ____
[] 9 Doesn't know
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2F - Current need or desire to work
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2f. Currently, does [the respondent] need to work?

(Read the options and circle the answer indicated by the respondent)

[] 1 The respondent needs to work
[] 2 The respondent would like to work
[] 3 The respondent does not need to nor would like to work (skip to 2h)
[] 9 Doesn't know
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2G1 - Any other reason for not looking for work
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[] 1 Yes
[] 01 The respondent is waiting for a response to a job application, waiting for a call from a hiring manager, or is waiting for the next work season to begin
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent believes there are currently are no jobs available or he/she will not get hired
[] 05 Lacks financial resources to start his/her own business
[] 06 Has to complete too many requirements to start a business
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know

2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[] 1 Yes
[] 01 The respondent is waiting for a response to a job application or is waiting for a call from a hiring manager
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling, documentation, or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent thinks that they will not hire him due to his/her age or appearance
[] 05 There is no work where he/she lives, or it is only seasonal work
[] 06 The lack of public safety or excessive bureaucracy discourage him/her from finding work
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
MX2008J_P2G2 - Other reason for not looking for work
Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Basic)

II. Unemployment

2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[] 1 Yes
[] 01 The respondent is waiting for a response to a job application, waiting for a call from a hiring manager, or is waiting for the next work season to begin
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent believes there are currently are no jobs available or he/she will not get hired
[] 05 Lacks financial resources to start his/her own business
[] 06 Has to complete too many requirements to start a business
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know

2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?

[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________

(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)

[] 1 Yes
[] 01 The respondent is waiting for a response to a job application or is waiting for a call from a hiring manager
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling, documentation, or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent thinks that they will not hire him due to his/her age or appearance
[] 05 There is no work where he/she lives, or it is only seasonal work
[] 06 The lack of public safety or excessive bureaucracy discourage him/her from finding work
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2008
Mexico - MEX_2008_LFS-Q3_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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