D. WHAT YOU LOOK FOR IN A JOB (W3, 1990)





When seeking employment, some teenagers just try to find any kind of 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 job this year?


1 Not at all important

2 Somewhat important

3 Very important

4 Extremely important

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W3C042 D1 Good pay

W3C043 D2 Time off when I need it

W3C044 D3 A steady job, with little chance of being laid off

W3C045 D4 Good chances of getting ahead

W3C046 D5 A chance to be helpful to others or useful to society

W3C047 D6 A chance to work with people rather than things

W3C048 D7 A chance to make my own decisions at work

W3C049 D8 A job that is easy

W3C050 D9 A job where I have a lot of responsibility

W3C051 D10 A job that uses my skills and abilities

W3C052 D11 A job that people regard highly

W3C053 D12 A chance to learn a lot of new things at work




W3C054 D13 Are you looking for a job now?


1 Yes

2 No

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