D. WHAT I LOOK FOR IN A JOB (W1, 1988)

When seeking employment, some students just try to find part-time work, and do not care very much about the kinds of jobs they get.  Others look for certain things in a job.

How IMPORTANT would each of the following be to you if you were seeking a part-time job after school or on weekends during this school year?

1 Not at all important

2 Somewhat important

3 Very important

4 Extremely important

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W1C040 D1 Good pay

W1C041 D2 Time off when I need it

W1C042 D3 A steady job, with little chance of being laid off

W1C043 D4 Good chances of getting ahead

W1C044 D5 A chance to be helpful to others or useful to society

W1C045 D6 A chance to work with people rather than things

W1C046 D7 A chance to make my own decisions at work

W1C047 D8 A job that is easy

W1C048 D9 A job where I have a lot of responsibility

W1C049 D10 A job that uses my skills and abilities

W1C050 D11 A job that people regard highly

W1C051 D12 A chance to learn a lot of new things at work

W1C052 D13 Are you looking for a part-time job now?

1 Yes

2 No

3 If "OCCASIONALLY," "SOMETIMES," "OFF-AND-ON," ETC. WRITTEN 

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What about when you finish school, and are OUT WORKING FULL TIME? How IMPORTANT would each be to you?

1 Not at all important

2 Somewhat important

3 Very important

4 Extremely important

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W1C053 D14 Good pay

W1C054 D15 Time off when I need it

W1C055 D16 A steady job, with little chance of being laid off

W1C056 D17 Good chances of getting ahead

W1C057 D18 A chance to be helpful to others or useful to society

W1C058 D19 A chance to work with people rather than things

W1C059 D20 A chance to make my own decisions at work

W1C060 D21 A job that is easy

W1C061 D22 A job where I have a lot of responsibility

W1C062 D23 A job that uses my skills and abilities

W1C063 D24 A job that people regard highly

W1C064 D25 A chance to learn a lot of new things at work