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"Job hunting in the 19th and 20th centuries: From the solemn anticipation of a rejection letter in a Belgian shipping company office, as depicted in Emile Hendrik Karel Godding's painting "Bad News in the Shipping Company's Office," to the determined application process in Theo van Doesburg's "The Application" of 1893, the relentless pursuit of employment is a timeless struggle. Fast forward to the early 20th century, and the scene shifts to the bustling streets of New York City, where immigrants huddle together in search of work, their faces etched with hope and apprehension. In this black and white photograph, their stories mirror the resilience of a woman in London's East End, who, in March 1954, bravely seeks a tailoring job amidst the challenges of post-war poverty. And yet, even in the present day, the journey continues. A young man, alone on a deserted railway, embodies the quiet desperation of those who have yet to find their place in the world of work. The job hunt may be a universal experience, but the courage and determination of those who face it head-on never fails to inspire.