It is ridiculous for “career experts” or major web sites (i.e. Yahoo, AOL, etc.) to write articles to notify job-seekers which employers are hiring.

Guess what? Every great employer is ALWAYS hiring!

Hiring someone is nothing more than an investment. Every employer can and should create a job any time the right person comes along.

If you can prove to the real hiring decision-maker that you will provide a positive Return on Investment (i.e. your value will significantly exceed your salary), then it would be stupid for the employer not to hire you.

Great employers recognize this. Employers who don’t understand this are organizations you shouldn’t want to work for anyway. If an organization is not consistently looking to hire top talent, then that organization is headed absolutely nowhere in the future.

Great organizations recognize that they need to have a pipeline full of talent since they will inevitably experience change and turnover within their organization. If someone tells you his organization is not hiring, he either doesn’t want to hire you, or he isn’t the real decision-maker. That might sound harsh, but it’s the truth.

At the start of the recent recession, I was able to get multiple 6-figure offers from organizations in industries I had never worked in before. While none of these employers was officially hiring, each organization was willing to create a job for me.

How did this happen? In brief, I used networking to get connected with real hiring decision-makers (i.e. not the HR department), and I presented myself as a solution for the challenges each organization was facing.

I’m not sharing this with you to brag or to try to impress you. Instead, I want to open your mind and get you away from the typical job-seeker mindset that the only way to get hired is through an advertised job.

Applying for advertised jobs (i.e. through major job boards, newspaper ads, career fairs, etc.) is actually the worst way to try to get hired, especially in a tough economy.

While I landed multiple 6-figure offers at the start of the recession through networking, I found it incredibly difficult to stand out (like most job-seekers) when I applied blindly to advertised job openings. There was a very logical reason why.

When a job is advertised to the public, you are not the only person who can see or apply for the “opening.” For example, a senior hiring person from a Fortune 500 company recently told me that his company received over 12,000 applications for one position last year!

It’s pretty hard to stand out if you are in a stack of hundreds or thousands of resumes, which is usually the case with top employers, especially in a tough economy.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over 70% of jobs are filled through personal contacts and networking. Less than 10% of all jobs are filled through online job boards. There’s a very logical reason why this happens as well.

Pretend you are an employer for a second. Would you rather hire someone you found on Craig’s List or someone that was referred to you by a person you trust and respect? It’s a no-brainer. Employers only advertise jobs to the public as a desperate, last-ditch effort if they have been unable to find someone through their existing network. As a result, most jobs are filled behind-the-scenes, while most advertised jobs feature intense competition.

If you want to get a better job faster, you need to stop looking for jobs and start looking for people.

Do whatever it takes to get yourself in front of people who have the power to hire you or people who can refer you to other individuals with the power to hire you. When you spend the bulk of your job search on networking with people from your ideal employers/field/industry, you will get hired much faster than the typical job-seeker who only applies for jobs being advertised to the masses.

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“Four things come not back: The spoken word, The sped arrow, The past life, The neglected opportunity.” – Arabian Proverb

Whether you’ll be working in a paid or unpaid position, you should treat your internship much as you would any other job opportunity. An internship is an excellent way to learn the ins and outs of your industry, make connections with people your field, and ultimately decide what your next career move should be.

In order to make the most of your opportunity to work as an intern, you should prepare yourself both physically and mentally for the experience.

Finding the Right Internship

Finding the right internship takes both patience and research skills. No matter what your chosen degree and career field, If you put in the time necessary you can likely find an opportunity that fits you perfectly.

• Figure out what you want out of your internship experience: connections, a deeper understanding of the field, opportunities to work on specific projects, etc.
• Start searching early (at least one semester prior to the semester for which you are applying).
• Look for opportunities on internship-aggregating websites. Interns.org is one such that specializes in non profit organizations internships.
• Identify target companies and organizations and contact them about available opportunities.
• Reach out and network—people in your acquaintance may be aware of internships you had not previously considered.

Resume and Cover Letter

Your resume and cover letter are two of the most important documents you will create. Together, they represent you and your work to potential internship providers. Before sending out any applications, get your resume and cover letter reviewed by your school’s career resource center or by a professional resume writer. They can give you tips on the style, presentation, and content of your documents.

Make sure that your resume and cover letter are tailored to the specific internship and organization that you are applying for by highlighting relevant skills or experiences. Try to find the name of the hiring manager or human resources director in charge of the position and address your documents to that person.

Interview

One of the best things you can do to prepare for an internship interview is to practice, practice, and practice. It’s normal to feel a little nervous (this is often a good thing!), but you need to be prepared to put your best foot forward. Practicing can help you get a feel for the interview process and can help ensure that you are ready for common questions. It’s a good idea to compose your answers beforehand—you don’t want to give the feeling that you are reading off a script, but you do want to have a good idea about what you are going to say.

Other Tips

While on the job as an intern, you need to do your best to impress your internship providers. Many  volunteer internships can lead to full time employment opportunities or great recommendations for future positions, but only if you are willing to work hard.

• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ask for assignments
• Assert yourself
• Network
• Show up on time
• Complete tasks quickly

Whether working for Fortune 500 companies or nonprofit organizations, internships are great opportunities to start your chosen career and gain experience while still in school. Prepare yourself now to be an excellent intern, and you will get a lot out of the position.

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Entering the writing field, whether you aim to be a journalist, a copywriter, or a novelist, has never been easy, but coupled with a slumped economy, it almost seems impossible to secure a lucrative career as a wordsmith. If you have passion and talent, you’re already at an advantage, but none of that matters if you have nothing to show for it. It’s a vicious cycle: those without experience can’t find jobs and finding experience without a job can be incredibly difficult.

As a fresh graduate in 2009, equipped with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a passion for writing, I was determined to secure a job in my field. Instead, I spent a year and a half waitressing and taking on odd jobs where I could while spamming marketing companies with resume-filled emails. Not until I realized that potential employers didn’t want to be told about my love and aptitude for writing, they wanted to be shown, did I earn the opportunity to work as a full-time Creative Copywriter.

So how do you let employers see that you’re the writer they’ve been searching for? Here are the top 5 ways to show your dedication for writing and create a name for yourself – all of them possible to do while holding a less than desirable day job.

1. Freelance

Write articles for every publication you can, as often as you can! In many ways, freelancing looks just as good on a resume as a full-time position does. It not only produces writing samples for you to present to potential employers, it also shows resourcefulness, good time management, and your ability to adapt your writing to multiple styles.

Check out the writing category of craigslist.org’s ‘gig’ section, sign up for freelance communities (like elance.com, textbroker.com, or cloudcrowd.com), pitch your stories to papers and magazines, and email their editors, requesting to be added to their freelancer list. Often times, online papers will regularly provide their freelancer list with ideas for potential stories so that you can fill a need they already have. Start small and local with community-specific publications like Patch.com.

2. Cultivate Relationships

Network and create strong ties with editors, other writers, and other creative types in general. It often helps to ‘know someone’, even when securing freelancing jobs. Build off of the relationships you already have, attend professional networking events in your area, and join local clubs and associations.

Staying in contact with other writers might afford you the opportunity to collaborate with them or accept jobs that they’re unable to take on. Remain accessible to others who aren’t in your direct field as well, for example, graphic artists, advertising gurus, etc., and let them know that they can turn to you when they’re in need of copy for their latest email blast or to accompany a design. Remember, however, that relationships require more than expecting favors without offering your own resources in return.

3. Maintain a Blog and a Social Media Presence

Online presence is paramount as a writer seeking employment. Create and regularly update a Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blog. Show you’re capable of managing social media and display your ability to express ideas concisely in the online space. Write your personal blog as you would write for an employer or assignment – don’t use it as a place to rant, but as a place to showcase your talent.

4. Find an Unpaid Outlet for Writing Presence

Writing for an online or print ‘zine’ or other start-up media outlet can be a great way to exercise your skills. Websites that are just starting out are often looking for writers to build up their content archives in exchange for helping to build your resume; even if articles aren’t always compensated for, you can still send them as ‘published work’ in your collection of samples when you apply to full-time positions.

5. Write, Write, Write

A published piece of writing holds a certain clout, but the beauty of being a part of such a creative field is that it’s possible to continuously create and improve on your own time. Practice writing as often as possible, even if it’s with the intention of never showing anyone else your work (stories, articles, poetry, one liners). You’ll be improving through repetition while creating concepts that may evolve into something worthy of publication later.

In the moments that you don’t have the inspiration to conceive new ideas, go back and critique your old work and others’ work. After reading and reviewing other writings, rewrite them using a different style or angle to broaden your skillset.

Following these five tips guarantees a skilled, yet not corporately experienced, writer a chance to build their resume and sample portfolio. Take them, use them, and make them your own! If you have additional tips for the unemployed writer or these tips worked for you, please let me know at brittanyb@ecollegefinder.org!

Brittany Behrman began her writing career prior to college graduation reporting for her school’s newspaper and contributing to two sponsored blogs. Since earning her B.A. at Rutgers University in Journalism and Media Studies in 2009, she has spent the majority of her time freelancing and bouncing around the job market. In her tireless search for a writing position, she perfected these five tips and is now approaching her one year anniversary writing full-time for the Performance Marketing Agency, DMi Partners, and an education portal for online colleges, eCollegeFinder.org.

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With an industry-wide unemployment rate of 3.9 and median pay for most positions over $50,000, those in banking and finance are weathering the economic storm well. With high job salaries and low unemployment, positions in this sector are promising. Positions generally revolve around wealth management and accounting. According the the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the five positions with the strongest job forecast are:

5. Financial Examiners
With a job growth outlook of 27% from 2010-2020 and a median pay of $74,940 per year, this position boasts one of the strongest growth rates and one of the highest median pays. People in these positions review government law, ensuring a financial institution meets all regulations. They assess bank management, determine loan risk level, and analyze balance sheets. Given the entry-level education expectation is only a Bachelor’s degree, and minimal work experience within the industry is required, consider pursuing a career as a financial examiner.

4.Personal Financial Advisor
Careers in personal finance are projected to grow at 32% over the next decade. This translates to an estimated 66,400 new positions in the field, from 2010-2020, which is coupled with an average annual pay of $64,750. Like Financial Examiner jobs, Financial Advisor positions require a Bachelor’s degree and minimal work experience. These people advise individuals on their finances, from investments and taxes, to saving and insurance.

3. Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators can expect a 36% growth rate, with the addition of 67,500 positions in the coming years. Another position which does not require graduate-level schooling, a Bachelor’s and minimal industry experience will suffice when applying for a job. With a median pay of $57,860, Cost Estimators research and analyze data in order to determine the money, time, labor, and resources necessary for a particular project, whether it is in manufacturing, construction, or services.

2. Market Research Analysts
This sector is expected to experience a staggering 41% growth, or 116,600 new jobs, from 2010-2020. Market Research Analysts, who research market potential, earn an annual average of $60,570. A Bachelor’s degree and minimal related experience will prepare you to advise companies on the viability of their products and assess the demand for various products.

1. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
With the highest expected growth rate, 44%, of the financial industry, these planners coordinate and organize professional events. For $45,260 annual pay, event planners select meeting locations, provide transportation, and arrange all other details. The position, too, requires only a Bachelor’s degree, but most employers will expect a year of experience in a related profession.

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“It’s easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better from the top.” – Henry Ward Beecher

Everyone wants to know what the secret is to getting an edge on the competition while job searching. The best place to turn to when it comes to this is to the people who interview and hire for jobs themselves. What are they looking for that makes you stand out? Why does one person get selected over another? How you can be the one that gets the job? To answer those questions, you need to answer the following questions about yourself:

Can I put myself into the interviewer’s shoes? Think about how they will react when first meeting you. You should do some research on the company culture before going in for your interview, and if you can find out who will be interviewing you do some research on them as well. Google them and learn about their professional track, as well as their personal style and personality. There is nothing wrong about knowing this information! Your interviewer will be doing their research on you and probably did before they ever even invited you to an interview.

If you see that the interviewer has particular interests through your research, or even looking around the room once you are there (such as a golf photo), then try to work in it somewhere if you share that interest. Once you have done this, you can bring out the parts of yourself that mirror the organization and the people in it, including your interviewer.

How do I look and SMELL? Don’t have a wardrobe malfunction ruin your interview! When deciding what to wear, take this into consideration along with thinking about what might be distracting to your interviewer. Try to wear natural tones but not neutral tones and minimize rather than maximize the flashiness at this stage in the game. If your nails are hot pink, you could see how that might be distracting, right? DO NOT SMOKE after you put your interview outfit on.

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A good headhunter can earn a pretty good living by matching jobseekers and employers, but there are always those who wonder if their service is really worth their fees. After all, couldn’t a jobseeker just get on Craigslist or any other job site and do the job without them? Couldn’t an employer simply advertise their need on their website?

The reason headhunters can command such a high fee is because they do more than just find a competent employee. They are tasked with finding an exact match for a company – someone who fills a specific need.

Of course, even a headhunter won’t go to a company with just a single prospective employee because, despite any coaching and counseling they might provide, the jobseeker could still drop the ball during the interview. If you really want to get a job, if you are really qualified to do the work, you need to do your part to present yourself as the person who can help them succeed.

What to Do

As soon as you are asked for an interview, your preparations need to begin. Most jobseekers simply assume that this means preparing the stock answers to questions like: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” or “What do you feel are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” Most headhunters will tell you, though, that this is not enough. This means you are simply waiting for the questions about your history, when you should be focusing on the company’s future and how successful it can be if it involves you.

You should be prepared to show the company exactly how they will benefit from your skills and experience, and this will require a lot more research on your part. You need to know about the company before you go into the interview – their culture, goals, successes, and needs – so you can present yourself as the ideal candidate for the position.

If you are using the interview as a chance to find out more about the job or the company, you’re already too late. You can find out about the job expectations by connecting with some of the current employees or speaking with others who may have left the company. When you can put together a type of profile on the job position, you will know exactly how (and if) you will fit in.

What Not to Do

We all know that times are tough, but that doesn’t mean that you should go into a job interview looking desperate for work. No one will hire you out of pity. Finding work shouldn’t be about what you need, it should be about what you can do. A desperate plea for a job tells the employer that you only looking to take their money, not to do the work that will help them succeed.

That doesn’t mean you should act like you don’t care if you get the job or not, though. You should always look like you want the job and that you’re excited for the opportunity and, most importantly, that you are capable of doing the work.

Solve a Problem

Headhunters are hired to solve a company’s problem by filling a specific need. They are not out there looking for the ability to do work. They are trying to find someone who will contribute to the future of the company. Getting work means finding out what the company really needs and deciding if your skills will provide a lasting benefit. Think of ways you can use your research on the company to turn the same old Q&A-type interview into a presentation of how you will make the business succeed.

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“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” – Henry Ford

Life in the Cloud is quickly changing. What once was a handful of spotty cloud services has now turned into a very crowded field of well known players hoping to get your business (see Job Search – There Must be an App for That – Part 1 of 5). A year ago, it was somewhat challenging to grab files and email them via your smartphone. This has all changed. Also, with the introduction of FaceTime on iOS devices, it is now technically possible to have a video interview via your iPhone or iPad while you are “on the road” (although you will need WiFi to do this). I am willing to bet that a few short years from now the ability to video conference via your smartphone will be standard. Okay, getting a bit ahead of myself here. What your smartphone does not easily do is allow you to attach your resume to an email and send it (more on this in a minute). Some of the apps covered in earlier parts of this series in part or in combination provides some of this functionality. Following are a few apps which will help with the communications piece of your job search.

• PDF Mark-up – So imagine you finally get a job offer which is emailed to in pdf format. You’ve been asked to review the offer and get back to your recruiter by the end of the day. Of course you are away from a computer and it is 3pm on a Friday. What do you do? Adobe Reader for mobile (iPhone/iPad and Android) is a free app that will allow you to mark up a PDF document, freehand draw on it, add a signature, fill out pdf forms and send it via email.

• Send a Fax – A what? Yes, faxes are old technology but many people and small businesses are still using faxes as a means of sharing documents. There are several apps available (see below) that can send and receive faxes. The app is generally free, but the service is generally not free (although you can usually get a free trial period to try it out). A few alternatives are listed below.
• iFax – iPhone/iPad and Android, the app is free but you must have an iFax account (paid) to send and receive.
• eFax – Android and iPhone/iPad, this app is also free but you must have the eFax paid service to send and receive faxes.

• Scanning – Sometimes you have a hard copy of a document and you need to send it to someone. There are some apps (typically paid apps) that will allow you to turn your smartphone into a document scanner. This is handy if you’ve just signed your multi-million dollar  contract and want to send it in.
•  Scan To PDF – iPhone/iPad or Android. This is a paid app (currently $2.00 on Android and $4.99 on iOS). It allows you to use your camera or image library and convert them to pdf files.
• Handy Scanner – This app is currently free on Android
• CamScanner - This app is currently free for iOS devices

• Other Stuff to help – A few links to articles which may help while you are on the move with your smartphone.
• 7 Brilliant Free Document Scan iOS Apps
• 100+ apps for job search success with your iPhone
• 10 best office apps for Android

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“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” – Buddha

Dentist
Common dentistry degrees awarded to general dentists include BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and MChD/ BChD (Master/ Bachelor of Dental Surgery). Though named differently, both degrees are essentially the same, covering identical subjects. Dental specialists undergo additional training and education after receiving their degree in general dentistry.

The main responsibility of a general dentist is to coordinate different dental treatments after diagnosis. The treatment and management of a patient are handled by a general dentist. Taking overall care and maintenance of oral health, general dentists are trained in all procedures. Some examples of dental specialists include cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons.

Dental hygienist
Focusing on preventive oral care, dental hygienists are preventive care professionals who have completed a recognised dental hygiene course. These professionals are licensed for dental hygiene and their main responsibility includes promoting good oral health through clinical, administrative, educational, therapeutic, and research services. With special focus on preventive oral health care, dental hygienists work with on specific skills under general dentists.

Dental assistant
Dental assistants are trained to assist dentists during treatments. These dental professionals are in charge of keeping the instruments and work area clean and often perform numerous lab procedures. From constructing dentures to carving models of the mouth and teeth, you can become a dental assistant with a high school degree and a few years of on-the-job training with a dental clinic.

A registered dental assistant is licensed from an accredited program. This license is received after intensive education including comprehensive written exams as well as practical exams. Certified dental assistants are allowed to perform more complex functions for the general dentist to ensure that all treatments are running smoothly. Dental assistants help improve the dentist’s efficiency by providing immediate services during treatments.

Dental lab technicians
Lab technicians in the dental profession are responsible for the creation of tooth crowns, bridges, dentures and other orthodontic appliances based on the written instructions provided by the general dentist. Dental lab technicians work in numerous settings. From personal labs to dental offices, hospitals and dentals schools, lab technicians also work for dental suppliers and manufacturers. To create contraptions for dental restorations and replacements, these professionals work with several materials like porcelain, wax, plastic, as well as precious or non-precious alloys.

To become a dental lab technician, a college degree is preferred. But lab technician careers can also begin with on-the-job training in dental offices and labs. With an average training of two years, you can become an accredited dental lab technician.

 Penny Cooper is an expert associated with Dental Gateway, UK’s premier online network for dental professionals. Counted among the best ways to find temporary and permanent jobs in the UK, you stand to save £1000’s on recruitment fees with Dental Gateway. If you are looking for vacancies for dental receptionists, Dental Gateway is the place to go.

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Networking in today’s business world is vital if you want to get ahead in your chosen career. This may be a necessary evil for some as it does not come naturally to us all. It is about getting out there, building relationships and being on the radar in your industry sector. Good networking skills can help you get your dream job or move up the career ladder faster than you expected.

It may not be fair, but in life getting ahead is often about knowing the right people, building a good relationship with them and of course maintaining it over the long term. A portfolio of good contacts may not be immediately beneficial to you but if you have put in the work and built on those relationships, then eventually they may be in a position to help you meet the right people to get that dream job.

Join a Group

Get started by joining a networking group. There are different kinds, such as casual ones through which you can attend networking events and online networks which have become more and more prevalent in recent years – LinkedIn is a good example. For very industry-specific networking, which can often be very niche, for example the world of offshore wind jobs and recruitment, you should try knowledge networks of professional bodies and specific contact networks that meet solely for the purpose of building professional relationships. You should build up networks with a variety of people, including former and current colleagues, professional bodies, old teachers, lecturers and classmates. Don’t forget your friends and family – you never know who they might have contact with.

Successful networking does not happen overnight. You need time to build a relationship and become someone they might instantly think of as the right person should an appropriate job come up. This takes patience, practice (particularly if you are shy or introverted) and preferably the potential for a mutually beneficial relationship. You cannot expect a favour from someone you have just met. They will need to feel confident in recommending you to a friend or colleague.

Maintain your Contacts

Once you have landed that dream job, don’t just drop your contacts. First of all, that’s rude and very transparent that you were using someone. You need to maintain your networking relationships, as they could be mutually beneficial to you again in the future. Don’t forget to thank someone who has helped you, arrange occasional meetings to touch base or forward them some useful information or leads you might have access to.

Sometimes it can be difficult to stay in touch with everyone in your network as people lead busy lives and move around a lot more than they used to. Don’t forget to let people know if you have relocated or moved jobs. This is where online networking can be very useful but don’t forget the value of a phone call or face-to-face meeting. People tend to respond better with real as opposed to virtual contact and this will help you remain in their memory too.

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“Help Wanted! Sophisticated smartphone resume writing tool needed to help job searcher create or update resumes from anywhere. Low rated apps need not apply“. 

A friend of mine has been out of work for several months due to his company failing. Although he’s been diligently looking for work, he’s not had much luck. His background is fairly diverse, so there are a number of different functional roles he could fill. One of his problems is that his resume is not particularly focused on any one job type and he has decided he must have several resumes (each of which will focus on a particular field). This is a fairly big task, further compounded by “spur of the moment” calls from recruiters, looking for a resume which is targeted to a specific role. So how does one tweak a resume while “on the run”? There are some apps out there (see below) to (somewhat) help.

This article will cover 5 job search Resume/Cover letter and help apps.

• Pocket Resume – The app is available  for the iPhone/iPad, Blackberry  and Android for $2.99 (price at the time this article was written).  Allows resume creation (leveraging LinkedIn profile), export to pdf/RTF, emailing your resume from your smartphone and uploading to Dropbox.

• Giga-CV – This app appears to be only available on the iPhone/iPad and is also priced at $2.99. The app has similar sections (personal details, positions, objectives, education, work experience, skills, etc.) as Pocket Resume for creating a resume. There is a tab where you can review, email, print or trash your resume. You can also create and email cover letters along with your resume. I did not see an import function or external storage (like DropBox).

• kyCVwy – Résumé, CV & Cover Letter in PDF – Yes, a very long title for an app. Available for the iPhone/iPad and (coincidentally, $2.99),  also allows you to create and update your resume/CV and cover letter. You can exchange via Bluetooth. Looks like you can save in pdf and view in iBooks. Not clear if you can email your resume or save to DropBox (but I suspect not).

• My Jobs Pro: Job Search Organizer – This smartphone job search organizer is $2.99 for iPhone/iPad. There is also a web version (you need to register for the web version). This app allows you to search for jobs via Indeed.com, data sync, details of  job search (jobs, employers, recruitment agencies, etc.) and more.

• Resume App – I’m sure you’ve guessed that this app is $2.99 for the iPhone/iPad version.  Enter your personal and job specific info (does not look like there is an import function), view or email in pdf, create a generic cover letter. Seems fairly basic, with more functionality promised in future versions.

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