Motivating Employees from Other Cultures

Motivating Employees from Other CulturesMotivating Employees from Other CulturesMotivating Employees from Other CulturesDifferences in cultural values require extra skill when attempting to motivate changes in behavior. Managers need to accurately interpret the situation and konzeption a strategy that fits an individuals values and needs. This process is fairly straightforward when working with people of similar backgrounds, but is much more difficult when attempting to understand and motivate employees whose values and backgrounds may be different from your own.The three steps listed below will help you design motivation strategies that are culturally aware and, therefore, useful in your efforts to maintain a harmonious and productive multicultural workplace. InterpretationsEffective behavior change begins with accurately interpreting why an individual is involved in undesired behavior. Understanding why a person behaves in a particular way makes it easier to modify that behavior. F or example, it is common for managers to misinterpret the speaking of a foreign language in the workplace as a sign of laziness, rudeness and disrespect. In fact, most often, using another language is an effort to communicate a job-related message accurately, a sign of extreme stress or fatigue or an effort to speed up the communication process.You might be wondering, How can I possibly know enough about cultural differences to accurately interpret all the different behaviors I may encounter? The answer is simple Ask. Ask the employee why he is late for work or why he failed to get the job done on time. If you do so with respect, you gather valuable and accurate information that will help you motivate the change you desire.ExpectationsExplain your expectations in a way that can be understood by someone who was not raised in US culture. You would be surprised how often employers and managers fail to explain what they want and why they want it. Immigrant workers are rarely formally in structed in the values of US culture and even less often in the desires of US management.Explaining what we want from others is not easy. Often, the most familiar procedures, policies and expectations are the most difficult to articulate. One example is the need for team members to voice their problems and complaints. A noncomplaining staff could be a hindrance, because you do not have the information you need to solve problems.Many immigrants have a great deal of respect for their managers and feel it is inappropriate or a sign of disloyalty to complain. Your employees will never know what is expected of them until you take the time to spell out that you need to know about problems to do your job well and that a good employee brings difficulties to the managers attention.Positive ReinforcementReinforce desired behavior. Most of the time, this is simple. Notice that workers are doing what you want and praise them for it. When it comes to motivation across cultural boundaries, howeve r, this step becomes a bit tricky.Behaviors such as expressing problems or admitting lack of understanding can be difficult to reinforce because there is the temptation to shoot the messenger. It is understandably difficult for managers to praise the worker who arrives bearing news of a missed deadline or a broken piece of equipment. Even though it isnt easy, try to distance yourself from the problem long enough to praise the staff member for keeping you informed and to encourage him to continue to do so.Another problem with reinforcement is the danger of taking certain behaviors for granted. US managers, for example, may not realize how difficult it is for non-English speakers to consistently speak English in the workplace and will, therefore, fail to compliment them on that effort. Try to be aware of behaviors that are easy for you but may be difficult for others. People are different, but they all respond to kind words and thoughtful praise.

Using Resume Buzzwords to Get an Interview

Using Resume Buzzwords to Get an InterviewUsing Resume Buzzwords to Get an InterviewTheres one thing we can guarantee a recruiter will bedrngnisice in the time they take to review your resume. Not your resume header, or the length of your resume. Its not even your name or personal website. What recruiters notice no matter what when they look at your resume is simple language. More specifically, your use of language.Recruiters are looking to see key competencies on your resume. The way you package these will influence both the recruiters perception of you as a worker (which inevitably will affect whether or not youre called for an interview) and how you fair in comparison to others. So how can you use buzzwords to your advantage? See below. Buzzwords to avoidEveryone optimises the buzzwords they include on their resume unfortunately, this has led to many words being misused and overused. More than 2,000 hiring managers indicated that overused buzzwords make them disengage with an app licants resume. Looking at them, the reason behind their negative impact is clear theyre fluff, they have no actionable meaning. Examples of the worst-offenders include Best of breedGo-getterThink outside of the boxGo-to personResults-drivenDetail-orientedTeam playerBottom-lineHard workerStrategic thinkerThese descriptors are frivolous without evidence to back them up. And if you have the evidence, you probably dont need to say youre a team player as the evidence should speak for itself.You might be a go-getter, but what does that mean for the business? What have you done that shows thats who you are? Merely describing oneself without any proof is the fastest way to leave a poor impression on your recruiter. Believe me, recruiters have said it time and time again be specific. Detail-oriented Weve all seen detail-oriented at some point in our career. Whether thats been in your career guidance textbook in school or on your resume in the past, its up there with the most common phrases included on a resume. The logic is technically sound. Recruiters are looking for people who pay attention to the details, right?While youre not necessarily wrong, lets consider the old saying The proof is in the pudding.In this case, the proof of being detail-oriented should be apparent in your experience (your career pudding, shall we say). Rather than tell the hiring manager youre detail-oriented, show them thats what you are. When it comes down to comparing someone who evidenced this characteristic versus someone who merely stated it, the former will get you called for an interview. So, be detail-oriented and showcase work that reflects that.Tip Instead of describing yourself as detail-oriented, use more impactful language. Youre attentive to business needs and have reflected this by reducing costs by X %, for example. In his program manager resume, Tobias describes pitching revolutionary health technology to the Clintons.Theres no need to state that hes detail-oriented in his re sume in light of this. We clearly see hes meticulous in his work.Team player Without collaboration, businesses quickly become ineffective and fall short of their goals. Recruiters look for people who will add to the dynamic of their employee environment and mesh well with others work styles. While this is true, the hiring manager isnt looking for a team player. Lets start off with what impression being a team player leaves on the recruiter. Team players generally avoid confrontation, they concede when faced with any opposing opinion, they make sure everyone is happy (on the surface), and rarely disrupt the status quo. Does that sound like an employee youd like to hire? The reality is, team players are followers not growers. Recruiters are more interested in those that will make positive changes in their organisation. After all, if they needed nothing to change, there wouldnt need to be someone new hired. Again, the proof is in the pudding argument is relevant here too. Rather than d escribe yourself as a team player, include examples of where you have worked well in a team. Perhaps you have experience working on a project team or something similar. This is where that experience will shine. In Aarons real estate resume, he describes collaborating with trustees to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.With prior experience working on a team that went on to exceed goals as shown, there was no need for Aaron to describe himself as a team player. Not only is it evident to the recruiter, but they see how this trait can benefit their organisation.Hard Worker I dont think theres a company in the world that is looking for lazy workers. Describing yourself as a hard worker is up there with writing resume on your resume header or closing your resume with references upon request. Youre stating the obvious. Not only does this take up valuable space, its adding white noise. The recruiter hopes youre a hard worker thats a given. What they dont know, and what your resume should be showing them, is how youre a hard worker. What is your impact?On his account manager resume, Maximillian describes his work with AIESEC where he implemented a digital sales system that increased sales by 100% for the organisation.With this, recruiters at Amazon got to see his dedication to volunteering projects and their success. This easily translates into hard-worker without having to use those words directly. Alternative ways to use common buzzwords Sometimes, you may find yourself in a circumstance that you need to include a (common) buzzword on your resume. This is most likely to occur when applying to organisations that use ATS (automated tracking systems). Some organisations configure these systems to scan for buzzwords when compiling a list of applicants. The best strategy for this is to use buzzwords that are included in the job description and turn them into subsections on your resume. For example, Paula included being independent as one of her strengths as this was so mething fhigkeit employers were looking for on her ecommerce resume. Using action words on your resume Action words are used to describe your impact in previous roles. The typical action words people think of when putting their resume together are increased and decreased. While these are everyones bread-and-butter, there are alternatives you can choose from too. Alternatives to increased Augmented Boosted Improved Strengthened Doubled Widened (profit margins) Raised Cultivated (new sales) Alternatives to decreased Reduced Slashed Cut Shrunk Minimized Curbed Halved Using buzz and action words effectively Your buzzwords and action words should add value rather than be the value on your resume. Rather than throwing down flashy words in an attempt to cover up a lack of experience or some other shortcoming, buzzwords and action words should enhance what you already have. Buzzwords are most relevant in your personal summary whereas action words come into play when describing your previous experience. Personal summary These are used to introduce who you are to an employer especially when making a career change or entering your first job. You can use the following formula to craft your personal summaryDescription of current status with an interest in Industry / Role youre applying to hoping to improve skills of hard soft skills. A personal attribute worker motivated by aspect of company culture.Buzzwords come in when describing your personal attribute. See a comparison of a well-used buzzword personal summary versus a poorly executed personal summary below.Effective use High-school student with an interest in computer applications hoping to improve my skill in Python, JavaScript, and A/B Testing. A dedicated worker motivated by independent work and personal freedom (with guidance) in tasks. Ineffective use High-school student with an interest in computer applications hoping to improve my skill in Python, JavaScript, and A/B Testing. A worker motivated by independent work and personal freedom (with guidance) in tasks. As seen in the above example, buzzwords are best when used to enhance your description rather than pad it out. Previous Experience Action words should be used to describe the manner in which you carried out your duties and to enhance the achievement youre mentioning. Its important to quantify your past-achievements in conjunction with your action words too. Previous experience without action words Involved in 5-person team responsible for quality assurance of sold products each day. Previous experience using action wordsSpearheaded a 5-person team involved in quality assurance of sold products each day. Using resume buzzwords and actions words on your resume Recruiters come across many of the same buzzwords on applicants resumes. Sticking to the norm in this case will likely cause them to disengage and overlook your resume for someone else. The best way to enhance your resume is to use buzzwords sparingly and match them to the job description when mentioned. Using action words, recruiters can get a better sense of your previous experience and you can show your initiative. To see how others have applied these tactics, check out successful resumes from people who have gotten hired at Spotify, Amazon, Verizon, and more. Dean OReilly Psychology student with keen interest in academic research. Currently exploring the world of marketing distribution and content creation with to help people get closer to the job of their dreams. Read more about my journey to on Fast Company or Gay Times.Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Subscribe now for moreSee more great content and inspiring examples of resumes done right each month. Subscribe Youre subscribed Latest posts See all posts by Eric D. Halsey The Resumes of Chernobyl by Eric D. Halsey 4 Ways Creativity Can Improve Your Resume by Katherine (Tori) LutzHow to Create a First Year Elementary School Teacher Resume

What Matters Most in a Job Offer

What Matters Most in a Job OfferWhat Matters Most in a Job OfferWHAT MATTERS MOST IN A JOB OFFERAside from salary, workers cited the following as the most important factor when considering a job offer*TOTALGENDER MALEGENDER FEMALEAGE 18-34AGE 35-54AGE 55+ Vacation time/paid time off26%24%27%22%27%29% Corporate culture/work environment24%25%23%21%23%29% Career advancement potential 21%24%19%30%22%10% Work-from-home options 11%9%12%10%12%10% Professional development/training opportunities 9%11%8%14%8%6% Other 9%8%10%4%8%16%

I spent 60 minutes with a billionaire yesterday, heres what I learned

I spent 60 minutes with a billionaire yesterday, heres what I learnedI spent 60 minutes with a billionaire yesterday, heres what I learnedYesterday, I sat down with Graham Weston, the co-founder of Rackspace, a company which recently went public in 2008, and in 2016 was purchased and taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC. I was introduced to Weston by super-connector, Joe Polish, who is the founder of Genius Network.Selling Rackspace made Weston abillionaire.Since stepping away from Rackspace a few years ago, Weston has focused his energy and attention on the city of San Antonio, where he lives.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraHes created a start-up incubator calledGeekdom, where people pay $50/month to have access to the co-working space and community. Weston has personally invested hundreds of millions of dollars into San Antonio to re-energize the city and make it more of an neuheit and technology-driven city.San Antonio IS Westons start-up now.While other people are trying to start a company, Weston is trying to scale the entire city of San Antonio.This is a different level of thinking.So how did he do this?BelongingFirst, he understands that human beings have an innate need to belong. Maslow put belonging as essential on his hierarchy of needs.But people dont simply want to belong anywhere.Yes, they need to belong. They need to feel needed and valued.But ultimately, people want to belong to a winning team. If you feel that the team youre on isnt moving forward, then that has a negative impact on your entire identity and perspective.From Westons perspective, the purpose of work and the best way to energize a group of people ishelp them feel like a VALUED MEMBERof a WINNING TEAMon an INSPIRING MISSIONWeston is, for sure, a capitalist. But hes not motivated by money. Hes motivated by purpose. Hence, the inspiring mission.You can get people really excited to work when they feel theyre a part of something important and inspiring, Weston said.The Power of2Weston loves a particular book?- ?Powers of Two. The book is about the innovative pair of working in twos. Consider the examples of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, or Marie and Pierre Curie, or Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.Working in twos is more powerful than working solo?- ?no matter how introverted or creative you are.The best creative work is collaborative. Even people you think work solo have scores of advisors and people who help them make their work happen.Weston applies this principle to EVERY area of his life. He has advisors or collaborators in everything he does.Billionaires think in terms of WHO, rather than HOW.Rather than trying to do everything themselves, billionaires find experts and specialists who are brilliant at what they do and get immediate help.This is a very different mindset than were taught in public school and in society in general. People are gener ally taught to figure things out, rather than collaborate and innovate.An UpgradedMindsetThe human brain is highly adaptive and always changing. When you change your behavior, you change your personality. Over time, your brain develops new neural connections and networks, and you have a new brain. You also have new memories of the past, since your past is always reconstructed based on your present circumstances and brain and perspective.When you begin surrounding yourself with billionaires, and people who think much bigger than the typical person?- ?you start to have many of your core assumptions of life and possibility peeled-away like layers of an onion.Your subconscious doesnt really know how to handle what its grappling with, because what youre learning is forcing you to un-learn everything youve been conditioned to think and do.People who grow in success often become highly skilledthinkers and strategists?- ?as well as visionaries and leaders who can inspire and motivate others to build. This doesnt mean they dont have brilliant technical ability.In fact, they likely have a higher degree of technical ability than their counterparts, the experts and specialists they begin hiring and mann an ihrer seiteing with.However, they literally have a new and different brain?- ?one wherein they have a much harder time getting caught in the weeds of technical creation. They think much differently, broadly, and at scale.They have the eye and ability to do the technical work, which allows them to determine if the work being done is good.But they stop doing it themselves.Their time is worth 100 or 1,000X if they dont do the technical work anymore. As a result, they build several partnerships?- ?small teams of two or so in several different areas of their life.This allows them to get their brilliance?- ?their ideas and thinking?- ?into a collaborative synergy and their partner creates it. Over time they get good at creating the right partnerships with true experts who are the best in the world at what they do. They can make a much bigger impact and do far more by partnering, over and over.The FearThe thing is?- ?most people dont have this skill nor do they have this confidence.Who are you to get other people to do your work for you?It doesnt have to be this way.Again, people want to be valued members of winning teams on inspiring missions. You shouldnt assume that people hold the same values as you. As long as people are doing work they personally love where they have freedom and autonomy, as well as a high degree of responsibility?- ?they will love what they are doing.In fact, theyll feel stoked and honored to be a part of the project.We live in the GIG -economy. Jobs shouldnt be viewed as jobs, but projects. Even Weston, who is spending hundreds of millions and decades re-building and transforming the city of San Antonio views it as a project, not a job. And there are several different projects within the project.There are tons of different projec ts.How are you doing at building partnerships?Are you maximizing your strengths and superpowers, or burning yourself out trying to do everything?ConclusionWithout question, billionaires think differently than the masses. Weston and others are literally trying to improve cities.They think in terms of partnerships.They understand what makes people tick?- ?and its clearly not carrots and sticks. Its being a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission.This is the essence of transformational leadership?- ?inspiring individuals to buy-into a powerful future and feeling valued and supported and excited to be involved.Ready toUpgrade?Ive created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet hereThis article originally appeared on Mediums The Startup.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven wor ds you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

New Article Reveals the Low Down on Presumed Father and Why You Must Take Action Today

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Recruiter Top 10 Books to Drive Your Professional Success

Recruiter Top 10 Books to Drive Yur Professional Success Welcome to Top 10, Recruiter.coms weekly rundown of the bestof the best in recruiting Every Friday, we release a list of some of our favorite people, things, and ideas dominating the industry. From awesome tech tools and cool companies to great books and powerful trends, no stone in the recruiting space will be left unturned.This WeekTop 10 Books to Drive Your Professional SuccessReaching your professional goals isnt easy and if it is, you may have your sights set a little too low.That being said, you can make it easier by leaning on the insights of experts. Theres a wealth of knowledge out there. You dont have to reinvent the proverbial wheel every time youre trying to negotiate a higher salary or convince your coach that youre the right person for the promotion.Todays installment of Top 10 is dedicated to 10 books that contain some of the most valuable professional knowledge out there. If you want to take your career to the next level ASAP, its time to pick up and read.1. Breaking the Rules and Getting the Jobby Angela CopelandIf you frequent this website, you may already be familiar with Angela Copeland, whose columns we publish on a weekly basis. If so, you know that Copeland favors a simple, direct style of career wisdom. While some professional gurus cloak their advice in thick layers of jargon and needless complexity, Copeland tells you up front what you need to know to get ahead.Breaking the Rules is particularly useful for those who want to improve the outcomes of their job searches. It focuses on practical steps you can take to catch the eyes of interviewers and really wow potential employers. If youre tired of being at the mercy of job boards and unresponsive hiring managers, start here.Read it.2. What You Arent Seeing The Inspiring Story of Herb Greenbergby Patrick SweeneyHerb Greenberg is the CEO and founder of talent management consulting firm Caliper. He lo st his eyesight at the age of ten, and in What You Arent Seeing, readers learn how Greenberg turned this life-changing event into a chance to uncover his full potential.The book traces Greenbergs life from his early days in Brooklyn to the founding of Caliper, but its mora than just a great biography which it truly is. Each chapter culminates in a psychological insight drawn from Greenbergs experience. Taken as a whole, these insights present readers with robust guidelines for living like a leader. As far as mentors go, few are as experienced and accomplished as Greenberg. While you may bedrngnis be able to convince him to meet up over coffee once a week, What You Arent Seeing is the next best thing. Read it.3. 7L The Seven Levels of Communication Go From Relationships to Referralsby Michael J. MaherThe case for why you should read 7L is pretty much right there in the title Some of the most powerful aids you can have on your professional journey are sterling referrals from trustwor thy sources. If you want to get those referrals, you have to know how to nurture strong relationships with others. Those relationships require communication, and 7L is all about communication.The book helps you learn how to transition from the old style of selling (find a list, make a phone call, hope you get someone, then hope to set up an appointment) to working with others to help them build their businesses. In return, they help you build yours, says Steve Turner of Solomon Turner PR. Since I have been following these strategies in the past six months, I have given out dozens of referrals. Our firms sales have also doubled.As an added bonus, 7L is written as a story, following a down-on-his-luck professional named Rick Masters as he gets back on his feet with the help of some valuable advice. That makes it a heck of a lot more interesting than your average career-oriented book. Read it.4. Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving Inby William Ury and Roger FisherNo ma tter what line of work youre in, you need to know how to negotiate. Whether you want to make a sale, get a raise, or just convince a colleague to help you out with something, negotiation skills are going to come in natel at some point. Getting to Yes is the ultimate negotiation text, offering a step-by-step strategy that you can employ in virtually any conflict.We are constantly negotiating in business, and you have to always keep in mind what your best alternatives are and be ready to walk away, says Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO of Mavens Moguls, who nominated Getting to Yes for our list.Truer words have never been spoken.Read it.5. The Courage Solutionby Mindy MackenzieEveryone in the corporate world, from the CEO to the security guard out front, wants to change something about their company, says the summary of The Courage Solution. But rather than waiting around for that change to happen, the book argues, you have to own that change and make it happen yourself.That may sou nd like its easier said than done, but The Courage Solution will show you just how to enact the very changes you want to see in your organization (or in your professional life more generally). Through taking ownership of your career, transforming your relationship with your boss, cultivating positive relationships with peers, and building more effective teams, you can alter your company and your life for the better. In The Courage Solution, Mackenzie teaches you how to do all this and more.Read it.6. Sales Management.Simplified.by Mike wingertDont let that title full you even if youre not in sales management, theres a lot you can learn from this book. Dont believe me? Taylor Dumouchel of Peak Sales Recruiting says that Sales Management. Simplified. has helped everyone in her office.Although this book may seem specific to one industry, it can provide insights across all industries, Dumouchel told us. This book tops my list because it encourages leaders to take full responsibility f or the performance of their teams, gives no-nonsense tips for world-class sales management, and roots it all in real life-stories.If you want to someday become a leader, you need to start acting like one now. Let Weinberg help you with that.Read it.7. Essentialism The Disciplined Pursuit of Lessby Greg McKeownBut wait isnt career success about having it all? Why pursue less?Because its better to be great at doing a few things than it is to be alright at doing a lot of things.McKeowns book is all about The Way of the Essentialist, which replaces the I have to do everything mentality with the pursuit of the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.The premise of the book is that the path to attaining success and maintaining your sanity is to focus on the essential and ruthlessly eliminate the rest, says avid groupie Marissa Russell, a career coach who runs The High Achieving Woman. As a solopreneur, it is so important for me to focus on what matters most instead of taking on more than I can handle. This book has been invaluable in helping me to accomplish the highest-impact tasks I have while simultaneously being able to maintain peace of mind.Read it.8. Love Is the Killer Appby Tim SandersAccording to Love Is the Killer App, the secret to success is becoming a lovecat a kind, intelligent person who shares their knowledge, network, and compassion with others. Perhaps that sounds a little pie-in-the-sky for you, but fear not Sanderss bestseller isnt some New Age nonsense. At its core, its a book about how to be a better networker. The advice you receive from this book might be unconventional, but youll definitely walk away with a better handle on how to network than you ever had before.I recommend this book because its a quick read, but also because it teaches people how to network in a way that doesnt feel icky, says Sharon DeLay, owner of BoldlyGO Career and HR Management. It gives very helpful information about how to approach people, what to say, an d what not to say. It also makes the point that networking is less about asking people for something and more about building enduring, helpful relationships. Read it.9. The Freak Factor Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weaknessby David J. RendallEveryone tells you that if you want to succeed in business, you have to overcome (or at least compensate for) your weaknesses.Except David J. Rendall. If you ask him, hell tell you that you should amplify those weaknesses. According to his philosophy, what makes us weak is what makes us strong, and what makes us strange is what makes us exceptional.Dave believes that we should take inventory of our natural stronger traits (sometimes considered to be weaknesses) and harness those for a more satisfying existence, says Tricia Lucas, cofounder of Lucas Select, Inc. Focus on what is naturally good about yourself instead of focusing on efforts to become mediocre at something someone else is telling you to be better at. We are taught from an ear ly age to work on areas of weakness in order to conform to normality. Dave tells us to break that mold and embrace the freak within.Though it seems counterintuitive, it makes a lot of sense when you really think about it. There are probably a million people out there who share your strengths. But your quirks and eccentricities? Those are what make you unique. If you know how to leverage those, you can become truly irreplaceable.Read it.10. Team of Teams New Rules of Engagement for a Complex Worldby General Stanley McChrystalIn our hyperconnected, highly globalized world, the agility of small groups matters more than ever. At the same time, large organizations have reach and resources that are also necessary for success in the contemporary business climate. In Team of Teams, General Stanley McChrystal draws on his experience leading the Joint Special Operations Task Force against Al Qaeda to propose a strategic business framework that combines the best of both worlds the power of lar ge companies and the speed of small startups.But even if youre not running a startup or sitting in the C-suite at a multinational corporation, Team of Teams will be a powerful read for you. Its exploration of transparent communication and decentralized authority will teach you a lot about how to take charge of your career while still fitting into your employers bigger vision. (A big thanks to Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat and the author of The Open Organization, for nominating Team of Teams for our list.)Read it.mc_embed_signupbackgroundfff clearleft font14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 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