D. WHAT YOU LOOK FOR IN A JOB (W4, 1991)





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 the school year?


1 Not at all important

2 Somewhat important

3 Very important

4 Extremely important

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W4C043 D1 Good pay

W4C044 D2 Time off when I need it

W4C045 D3 A steady job, with little chance of being laid off

W4C046 D4 Good chances of getting ahead

W4C047 D5 A chance to be helpful to others or useful to society

W4C048 D6 A chance to work with people rather than things

W4C049 D7 A chance to make my own decisions at work

W4C050 D8 A job that is easy

W4C051 D9 A job where I have a lot of responsibility

W4C052 D10 A job that uses my skills and abilities

W4C053 D11 A job that people regard highly

W4C054 D12 A chance to learn a lot of new things at work




W4C055 D13 Are you looking for a new job?


1 Yes

2 No

3 If "OCCASIONALLY," "SOMETIMES," 

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