Vilmarie Santos, who says she is unemployed, holding sign seeking work, near Times Square, New York, NY, US

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of June, 2012, the unemployment rate in the United States was while the ratio of unemployed people to job openings was The woman pictured, who said her name is Vilmarie Santos, stood on a hot Sunday near Times Square holding a bright yellow sign describing her qualifications. She said she has tried everything else to find work.

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Location: West 42nd Street, New York, NY, US
Photo credit: © Joseph Reid / Alamy / Afripics
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