Literal question
[Questions C1-27 were asked of persons who live in their households on Census Days.]
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?
[Question 21 was asked of persons who did not work at least 1 hour during the last 7 days and did not have any work to return to.]
[] 1 Yes (Go to C23)
[] 2 No
Interviewer instructions
Questions C18-C27
General Guidelines
Who should be asked?
(i) These questions (C18-C27) should be asked for persons aged 10 years and above, that is, those who were born before or on 14 August 1981.
Refer to Question C5 to find out the date of birth. For persons whose birth dates are 14 August 1981 or earlier, Questions C18-C27 must be asked.
If no information is provided for C5, refer to Question C6. For persons who are 10 years or more, Question C18 - C27 must be asked.
(ii) For Questions C25 and C26, if possible, obtain the information from the household members directly so that more detailed information may be given.
Reference Period
The reference period for Question C18-C27 refer to the 7 days prior to the day of the interview.
To determine the reference period, refer to the calendar provided in Document 7 (Thank You Card).
Example:
If the interview was conducted on 15 August 1991, the information required should be based on the period 8-14 August 1991.
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:
i) Register with the public or private employment offices.
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
Ask the question as follows:
"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.
