Questionnaire Module Main Survey
ownfirstjob_w2
Own First Job module
Questions 5
ownfirstjob_w2.j1none
Still in full-time education / never had a job
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from BHPS
Text: Since leaving full-time education, have you ever had a paid job?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | SPONTANEOUS Still in full-time education |
| 2 | Never had a paid job |
| 3 | Had a paid job |
Universe:
if (ff_ivlolw = 2|3|MIS & ff_everint <> 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.jbstat <> 1|2) (new entrant never interviewed (excluding rising 16 year olds) and current economic activity is not employed or self-employed)
- b_j1none (b_indresp) Still in full-time education / never had a job
ownfirstjob_w2.j1soc00
First job (SOC) after leaving school
Type: string
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN JOB TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
Text: What was your own first job after leaving full-time education? Please tell me the exact job title and describe the work you did.
Universe:
if J1NONE = 3 | (ff_ivlolw = 2|3|MIS & ff_everint <> 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.jbstat = 1|2) (had a first job after full-time education or is new entrant never interviewed (excluding rising 16 year olds) and current economic activity is employed or self-employed)
- b_j1soc00 (b_indresp) First job: SOC 2000
ownfirstjob_w2.j1semp
Employee or self-employed: First job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Were you working as an employee or were you self-employed?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employee |
| 2 | Self-employed |
Universe:
if J1NONE = 3 | (ff_ivlolw = 2|3|MIS & ff_everint <> 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.jbstat = 1|2) (had a first job after full-time education or is new entrant never interviewed (excluding rising 16 year olds) and current economic activity is employed or self-employed)
- b_j1semp (b_indresp) employee or self-employed: first job
ownfirstjob_w2.j1boss
Hired employees: First job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Did you have employees?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if J1NONE = 3 | (ff_ivlolw = 2|3|MIS & ff_everint <> 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.jbstat = 1|2) (had a first job after full-time education or is new entrant never interviewed (excluding rising 16 year olds) and current economic activity is employed or self-employed)
and if J1SEMP = 2 (first job was self-employed)
- b_j1boss (b_indresp) hired employees: first job
ownfirstjob_w2.j1mngr
Managerial duties: first job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Did you have any managerial duties or were you supervising any other employees?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manager |
| 2 | Foreman/Supervisor |
| 3 | Not manager or supervisor |
Universe:
if J1NONE = 3 | (ff_ivlolw = 2|3|MIS & ff_everint <> 1) & (DEMOGRAPHICS.jbstat = 1|2) (had a first job after full-time education or is new entrant never interviewed (excluding rising 16 year olds) and current economic activity is employed or self-employed)
and if J1SEMP = 1 (first job was employed)
- b_j1mngr (b_indresp) managerial duties: first job



