Questionnaire Module Main Survey
nonemployment_w2
Non employment module
Questions 14
nonemployment_w2.julk4wk
Looked for work in last 4 weeks
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Have you looked for any kind of paid work or government training scheme in the last four weeks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
- b_julk4wk (b_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks
- b_pjulk4wk (b_indresp) looked for work in last 4 weeks
nonemployment_w2.julkjb
Would like a regular paid job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Although you are not looking for paid work at the moment, would you like to have a regular paid job even if only for a few hours a week?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if JULK4WK = 2 (Has not looked for work in last 4 weeks)
- b_julkjb (b_indresp) would like a regular paid job
nonemployment_w2.jubgn
Able to start work within 2 weeks
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: If a job or a place on a government training scheme had been available in the week ending last Sunday, would you have been able to start within two weeks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if JULK4WK = 1 | JULKJB = 1 (Would like a regular paid job)
- b_jubgn (b_indresp) able to start work within 2 weeks
nonemployment_w2.julk4x
Active steps to find work
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: In the past four weeks what active steps have you taken to find work. Have you...
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied directly to an employer | b_julk4x1 (b_indresp) Applied directly to an employer |
| 2 | Studied or replied to advertisements | b_julk4x2 (b_indresp) Studied or replied to advertisements |
| 3 | Searched for jobs/information about jobs on the internet | b_julk4x3 (b_indresp) Searched for jobs/information about jobs on the internet |
| 4 | Contacted a private employment agency or job centre | b_julk4x4 (b_indresp) Contacted a private employment agency or job centre |
| 5 | Asked friends or contacts | b_julk4x5 (b_indresp) Asked friends or contacts |
| 6 | Taken steps to start your own business | b_julk4x6 (b_indresp) Taken steps to start your own business |
| 96 | Or none of these steps? | b_julk4x96 (b_indresp) Or none of these steps? |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if JULK4WK = 1 (Has looked for work in last 4 weeks)
nonemployment_w2.jbhad
Ever had paid employment
Type: number
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
- b_jbhad (b_indresp) ever had paid employment
nonemployment_w2.jlendm
Month left last job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN MONTH
Text: In what month and year did you leave your last paid job?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | January |
| 2 | February |
| 3 | March |
| 4 | April |
| 5 | May |
| 6 | June |
| 7 | July |
| 8 | August |
| 9 | September |
| 10 | October |
| 11 | November |
| 12 | December |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
- b_jlendm (b_indresp) month left last job
nonemployment_w2.jlendy
Year left last job
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
- b_jlendy (b_indresp) year left last job
nonemployment_w2.jlsic07
Industry (SIC07) of last job
Type: text
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING OR DISTRIBUTION ETC. AND MAIN GOODS PRODUCED, MATERIALS USED, WHOLESALE OR RETAIL ETC. INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY IS NECESSARY TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SOME OCCUPATIONS AT THE DETAILED LEVEL.
Text: What did the firm/organisation you worked for mainly make or do (at the place where you worked)?
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
- b_jlsic07 (b_indresp) Last job: SIC 2007
nonemployment_w2.jlsoc00
Occupation (SOC2000) of last job
Type: text
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER JOB TITLE AND DESCRIBE THE WORK DONE
Text: What was your job?
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
- b_jlsoc00 (b_indresp) Last job: SOC 2000
nonemployment_w2.jlsemp
Employee or self employed, last 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 CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
- b_jlsemp (b_indresp) employee or self employed, last job
nonemployment_w2.jlboss
Hired employees, last job
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Did you have any employees?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
and if JLSEMP = 2 (Was self-employed during last job)
- b_jlboss (b_indresp) hired employees, last job
nonemployment_w2.jlmngr
Managerial duties, last 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 CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
and if JLSEMP = 1 (Was an employee during last job)
- b_jlmngr (b_indresp) managerial duties, last job
nonemployment_w2.jlsize
Number of people employed at workplace, last job employee
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: How many people {if JLBOSS = 1} did you employ / {if JLSEMP = 1} were employed at the place where you worked?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 2 |
| 2 | 3 - 9 |
| 3 | 10 - 24 |
| 4 | 25 - 49 |
| 5 | 50 - 99 |
| 6 | 100 - 199 |
| 7 | 200 - 499 |
| 8 | 500 - 999 |
| 9 | 1000 or more |
| 10 | Dont know but fewer than 25 |
| 11 | Dont know but 25 or more |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
and if ff_ivlolw <> 1 & ff_everint <> 1 (New entrant never interviewed)
and if JBHAD = 1 (Ever had paid employment)
and if JLSEMP = 1 or (JLSEMP = 2 & JLBOSS = 1) (Was an employee in last job OR was self employed in last job and had some employees)
- b_jlsize (b_indresp) number of people employed at workplace, last job employee
nonemployment_w2.eprosh
Chance starting work within 12 months
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How likely do you think it is that you will begin paid work in the next twelve months? Do you think it is...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very likely |
| 2 | Likely |
| 3 | Unlikely |
| 4 | Very unlikely |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 2 AND CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 2 (Did no paid work in last week and does not have a job)
- b_eprosh (b_indresp) chance starting work within 12 months



