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TLP Recruitment was established in 1998 and provides specialist recruitment services across permanent, temporary and contract roles in the following sectors;

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The business has 6 branches across the UK in Felixstowe, Ilford, Maidstone, West Midlands, Southampton and Poole. 

Over the years our team of 'experts' have developed strong and trusted relationships with our clients and candidates. We really do know our market!

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  • ​“We have been using TLP for the past 4 years and have always found them to be proactive in supporting our requirements. TLP always approach our requests in a positive and timely fashion, providing us with solutions that help support our business whilst providing the flexibility we require.  I would have no hesitation in recommending TLP.”

    Andy Constable, Head Of Operations, Associated British Ports

  • 'The interview process was informal, friendly, quick and efficient. The office staff are pleasant to deal with and deal with any issues swiftly and decisively, and are very accommodating to ensuring that work is available to suit your personal work pattern or requirements. The team in the office are fantastic.' 

    Robin D

  • The team made me feel instantly welcome as soon as I walked through the door, and had me working within the first week. They got me some great jobs to fit in and around my schedule and for this I am truly grateful, it helped me out so much.

    Paul D

  • I am so glad to work with such a lovely team, very helpful!

    Mario D

  • I've been working with TLP for the last 3 years and it's been a brilliant time. Gemma and the team at the Southampton office have always made sure that I have work week in, week out. From small companies to big companies they understand the needs of the driver and the client creating a good working experience. In fact I think that they are the best agency in Hampshire going.’

    Kudzayi M

  •   Thank you so much for your time today. I can honestly say how I've been treated by yourself has been brilliant;   you don't get that from any other agency. I would highly recommend TLP to any other job seeker.   

    James Winship

  • I would highly recommend this agency as my husband has now worked with TLP for about 15 months. The staff are friendly and are very flexible with time off when needed. Plenty of work and fits around family life. Thank you to a great team.

    Carol Ailes

  • ​“We have been using TLP for the past 4 years and have always found them to be proactive in supporting our requirements. TLP always approach our requests in a positive and timely fashion, providing us with solutions that help support our business whilst providing the flexibility we require.  I would have no hesitation in recommending TLP.”

    Andy Constable, Head Of Operations, Associated British Ports

  • "TLP have gone the extra mile in supporting Interfreight UK,the service we received and the excellent communication was second to none. I would highly recommend them for any of your recruitment needs."

    Danny Summers, Director - Interfreight

  •   I would like make it known that the team at TLP ( the logistics people) have been a real asset to my business throughout the pandemic… Creating extra demand on the agency for reliable professional drivers that would represent Rubix in front of our clients.   This sort of commitment means a lot in servicing our industry throughout the hardest time we have experienced

    Scott Pragnell, Branch Business Manager Southamption, Brammer

  • We recruit all of our staff through TLP Recruitment. Avi is very professional and assesses each individual. The calibre of staff is second to none. I would highly recommend. Thank you again

    Jon Bartley – Depot Manager at Conquip Engineering Group

  • Hildon has had a close working relationship with TLP Recruitment in Southampton for two years. In this time, they have supplied a number of Permanent Driver positions as well as unpremeditated cover requirements on a near weekly basis always with a minimum of fuss and stress. I wouldn’t hesitate to rely on them in the future.     

    Laurence Cook, Transport, Hildon Natural Mineral Water Ltd

  • We have found TLP Recruitment to be helpful and professional. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and eager to please. I would recommend.        

    Rob Probyn, Branch Operations, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd

  • TLP Recruitment have been supplying Goldstar Transport Limited with agency drivers for many years, the level of service has been excellent. Their calibre of drivers are always reliable and trustworthy.  

    James Sayer, Admin Manager, Goldstar Transport

  • We have been working with the Southampton branch of TLP Recruitment for several years now and they are always most helpful and proactive.   They have provided us with an excellent service supplying reliable, courteous and safe drivers.  I am particularly indebted to Gemma Stoner who has on more than one occasion provided drivers at very short notice.   We could scarcely ask for a better service in any way.    

    Michael Van Eden, Depot Manager, Turners (Soham) Ltd, Southampton

  • We have been using TLP Recruitment Bournemouth since 2018 and have found them to be professional in approach. They are able to provide cover for holidays or sickness at short notice and this sets their service apart from others. We have always been happy with the agency workers that have been supplied and have confidence due to the checks for suitability that are carrired out prior their engagement. I feel confident in recommending your services.

    Carol Wright, Compliance Administrator, Blackmore

  • We have used TLP More Driving since 2015 and have found the service to be highly professional and competitively priced. The HGV Class 1 drivers provided are reliable and their experience is invaluable.  We would recommend TLP More Driving to other potential customers.

    K J Pike & Sons Ltd

  • We have been using TLP Recruitment in Bournemouth for CPC Training. After some careful consideration we decided to use TLP for our CPC training due to their competetive pricing as well as their professionalism and experience within the driving sector. We have used them on a numerous of occasions and they have always been accomodating to our specific needs, i.e. opening up their head office on weekends to work around our hectic work schedules. We would have no hesitation in recommending any other company in using TLP for CPC training.

    Damian Gosling, Swanside Ltd, Bournemouth

  • TLP Recruitment Bournemouth helped us to manage a difficult situation we found ourselves in at very short notice. Without their help we may have had to cancel a concert. Our requirements have not always been easy to fulfil but they have never let us down and have gone out of their way to make sure our needs were met. Their staff are competent and conduct business in a professional manner. TLP Recruitment are now our first port of call for any supply driving requirements.  

    Kim Ricketts, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

  • We often have to call upon TLP Recruitment Bournemouth to help us when business dictates or when staff absences arise.They have never let us down and do their upmost to ensure our requirements are met. The drivers they send are always of the highest calibre. They are professional, efficient and extremely competent.  TLP are always our first choice!

    Abbas Cabins Ltd

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TLP Recruitment Attending 'the 'London Freight Club' Wednesday 22nd September

TLP Recruitment is excited to attend another 'London Freight Club' www.londonfreightclub.com this Wednesday 22nd September at the New Connaught Rooms, Queen Street London.This is an excellent event for members of the members of the shipping and freight industry, who share the wisdom of hundreds of years collectively in the freight industry.  If you’d like to meet up with one of our team, please contact our Managing Partner, Graeme Doyle, or Glenn Gilesglenn@tlprecruitment.co.uk, Regional Manager. #freightindustry#shippingindustry#event#meetup​

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Video Interview Tips: How To Prepare for a Great Job Interview

​With the increase in remote working, video calls have become the go-to method for conducting job interviews. Even in sectors where working from home isn’t always possible, video interviews are becoming the norm, and that doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon.To help give you the best chance at landing a new job, here are some of our top tips for a successful video interview.What to wear for a video interviewWhen you get dressed for your video call, you want to dress professionally, and equally as formally as you would for an in-person interview. An interview is your chance to make a great first impression, show your enthusiasm and suitability for the role, so try to resist the temptation to dress too casually. How to prepare for a video interviewCheck your techBefore your interview, be sure to check what video call software the interviewer will be using. Set up a professional looking account if you don’t have one already, and familiarise yourself with how it all works. If you will be giving a presentation or showing your previous work, practice sharing your screen to avoid any technical issues during the interview.Some of the most popular video conferencing platforms that your interviewer may use are Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype and Google Meet. Find a distraction-free location Be sure to plan where in your home you will be for your interview. Find a suitable location, with as few distractions as possible. You want the interviewer to focus on you, not the room around you, so choose a space with a neutral background, away from any loud noises. Consider the lighting - you want to make sure the space is well lit so that you can be seen clearly. Avoid sitting with a window or any bright lights behind you, ideally there will be a light source in front of you.How to prepare for the interviewWhen preparing for a video interview, remember to treat it just as you would an in-person meeting. Whether you haven’t got a lot of experience with interviews, or you just want to give yourself the best chance, make sure you practice your interview skills ahead of time. Practice answering common interview questions on camera and record yourself - you can watch it back and identify anything you want to improve on (with your answers or your setup). Do the same as you would for any other interview - research the company and the job, identify all the ways you can add value to the business, prepare answers to typical interview questions and plan some questions to ask them at the end. Common job interview questionsWhile the exact questions you are asked will vary based on the role you're applying for, here are some of the typical questions you are likely to be asked: Talk me through your CV / tell me about yourselfWhy do you want the job?Why are you leaving your current company? What are your key strengths / weaknesses? What is your expected salary? Case studies: what would you do in this scenario? How could you provide value to the business? Planning your answers to these commonly asked questions will put you in a strong position for your interview and minimise any chances of panicking if you’re not sure how to answer. You may find it useful to write down some notes to help you with your answers. Avoid writing down too much though - while it may be tempting, you don’t want to look or sound like you’re reading from a script. Keep notes brief, in bullet point format. Use your notes as prompts, rather than writing down full answers.Be aware of your body languageMaintaining good eye contact and being aware of your body language and facial expressions is just as important in a video interview as it is face to face.While you can’t actually make eye contact over a video call, keeping your eyes on your screen and facing towards the camera will give the impression of eye contact, and make it clear that you are engaged in the conversation. Watch how you soundA common mistake when practicing for a video interview is focusing on how you look, and forgetting to think about how you sound. It’s easy to sound unenthused over a video call, so be aware of how you come across when you talk. Speak clearly and at a reasonable pace. Make sure you sound enthusiastic, positive and engaged throughout, but don’t be afraid to pause to formulate an answer when you need to. Treat your video interview like any otherStay professional, yet personable - remember to be yourself and let your personality shine throughout the interview. Ultimately, as long as you have put in the practice and are confident with your setup, if you treat a video interview like any other, you will give yourself the best chance at success. If you’d like any further interview advice, our expert recruitment consultants are here to help. And if you’re ready to find your next job, apply for one of our current vacancies, or upload your CV to be the first to find out about new jobs that match your skills and experience.

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What Are Transferable Skills?

​Whether you’re applying for your first job or you’re looking for a change in career, identifying your transferable skills are crucial in helping you land a new job.Everyone has transferable skills that can help them in a new role. But knowing how to identify your skills, why they’re important and how to apply them to the position you’re applying for will give you a competitive edge. What are transferable skills All jobs require a variety of skills - some are specific to the job role and are gained through specific experience, whilst others are applicable to any job, in any industry. These widely applicable skills are what we refer to as transferable skills.Many people think of transferable skills as ‘soft skills’ like communication and the ability to build and nurture relationships. But ‘hard skills’ can be transferable too. For example, data analysis would be considered a transferable skill. Transferable skills are usually gained over time through any experience you have. Jobs, education, volunteer work and hobbies are all routes to gaining valuable transferable skills. What’s the difference between transferable and technical skills? Technical skills on the other hand, are the particular abilities needed to complete more specialised tasks. Technical skills are job or industry specific, and are gained through relevant work experience, and often require training. You typically need to be intentional about developing technical skills, whereas transferable skills may be developed naturally. Why are transferable skills important? There’s a common mistake that candidates make where they focus entirely on job-specific knowledge and technical skills when applying for a new position, and forget to showcase their transferable skills. But transferable skills are incredibly valuable to employers. They’re a great way to showcase everything you have to offer. Transferable skills demonstrate all the ways you can provide additional value to the business, over and above the basic requirements of the job. For example, let’s say you’ve applied for a job, and another applicant has very similar work experience, and exactly the same technical ability as you. Communicating your transferable skills as well as your technical skills can give you that competitive edge, help you stand out and make you the more attractive candidate.Examples of transferable skillsIdentifying which transferable skills you have can help you strengthen your CV and give you more to talk about during an interview. All transferable skills are valuable, and every candidate is likely to have a whole host of abilities that they can speak about. But some skills are more sought after than others, as they show the employer that they don’t have to worry - you’ll be able to hit the ground running and contribute to the business right away. So here are some of the most in-demand skills to include in your application, to turn you from a good candidate into an invaluable asset to their business. Problem solving: this is relevant in every job and every industry. No matter what you do, at some point you’re going to run into challenges or inefficiencies. Employers value employees who can identify these problems and come up with realistic solutions to help improve their business. Communication: in any workplace, you will need the ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues and customers. There are four main areas of communication that you can focus on: written communication, speaking, listening and presentation skills. Leadership: leadership skills go beyond supervising and managing a team (although this is valuable experience that goes a long way in any industry). It also involves your ability to lead a project and see it through to completion, encompassing a variety of skills such as communication, problem solving and relationship building. Research and analysis: most roles involve some degree of research and analysis, so this is a great skill to make employers aware of. Any form of gathering, organising and evaluating information at work or during education can demonstrate research and analytical skills.Project management: project management can be related to leadership, but focuses on your ability to manage tasks from start to finish. It involves time management (another valuable transferable skill) and employers value staff members who can plan and visualise what needs to happen on a project from start to finish. Whether you’re entering a new career path or just want to strengthen your application, showcasing your transferable skills and communicating all the ways you can offer value outside of technical ability is key.If you’d like any further application advice, our expert recruitment consultants are happy to help you improve your CV and prepare for interviews.And if you’re ready to apply for your next job, take a look at our current vacancies here, or upload your CV to find out about any upcoming jobs that match your skills and experience.

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Careers Event – Free Expert Advice from TLP Recruitment West Midlands!

​We’re pleased to announce we’ll be holding a Careers Event next week on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th July.Avi Mann, Connie Horgan and Edward Pearson will be available for face-to-face, online/video or telephone appointments subject to availability.Our TLP team of experts will be able to offer you advice on any of the following areas:* Pathway/ Career advice* CV support / writing* Market Intelligence* Current / upcoming vacancies* General application process advice* Interview techniquesIn the interests of Covid safety we’re unable to accommodate drop-in visits, so please contact the TLP team on 01905 770337 or westmidlands@​tlprecruitment.co.uk to make an appointment today!Wednesday 14th July 1.00pm-8.00pm     Thursday 15th July  8.30am-4.30pm#careersadvice#jobs#recruitmentagency​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2h •2 hours ago​​​​​​​​​​​Status is reachable​​​​Glenn Giles• 1stRegional Manager at TLP Recruitment2h •2 hours ago​​​​​​Good morning all, I'm looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join me and the others at our Felixstowe branch. All the usual trappings (monthly commission, quarterly bonuses).DM for more info or drop me an emailglenn@tlprecruitment.co.ukand I will call you for a confidential chat.#recruitment#recruiting#hiring#jobs#staffing#recruiter​…see more​​​​​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to comment on this​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​59Impressions​​​​​​Get more impressions by notifying coworkers.Notify Employees​Posted byGemma Stoner6/24/2021Boost unavailable​​​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers1w •1 week ago​​​​​​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2w •2 weeks ago​​​​​​"The HGV driver shortage has hit ‘catastrophic levels..."Road Haulage Association June 2021TLP Recruitment is tackling this!...We have over 30 years experience supporting UK businesses with their driving and logistics recruitment challenges. Throughout the years our business has also remained highly dedicated to ‘going the extra mile’ in support of the logistics industry’s fight to tackle the driver shortage crisis.As such, we’ve recently formed a partnership with one of the UK’s largest transport and logistics training providers,System Group , in order to address the many skill shortages in our sector. We’re excited about the opportunities this new partnership creates for us; the first of which enabling us to offer a number of funded driver training courses to UK businesses looking to address their future driver pipeline needs.Should you wish to enquire about fully-funded 7.5t, LGV or HGV training courses for your business, please do get in touch withGraeme Doyle, Managing Partner at GraemeD@tlpllp.co.uk or 07799 133385This is a unique opportunity to gain competitive advantage in this driver short market. We’re offering you a fully funded solution to your future pipeline issues. Please get in touch asap!#drivershortage#drivertraining#successtogether​…see more​​​​​​​​​​Activate link to view larger image.​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to react​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​33Impressions​​​​​​Get more impressions by notifying coworkers.Notify Employees​Posted byZoe Houghton6/21/2021Boost unavailable​​​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2w •2 weeks ago​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Logistics Partnership LLP264 followers2w •2 weeks ago​​​​​​We're hiring! This is an exciting new role, pivotal to our company achieving its strategic growth plans, as well as achieving the attainment of ‘trusted advisor’ status within the logistics and supply chain industry. Logistics being one of the fastest growing industry sectors within the UK!#logistics#operations#industryleading​…see more​​​​​​​​​​Operations Project ManagerJob by The Logistics Partnership LLPUnited Kingdom • Remote​​​​​​​​​6 connections work here​​​View jobView job​​​​​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to comment on this​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​90Impressions​​​​​​Get more engagement by sponsoring your post.Boost​Posted byZoe Houghton6/21/2021​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2w •2 weeks ago​​​​​"The HGV driver shortage has hit ‘catastrophic levels..."Road Haulage Association June 2021TLP Recruitment is tackling this!...We have over 30 years experience supporting UK businesses with their driving and logistics recruitment challenges. Throughout the years our business has also remained highly dedicated to ‘going the extra mile’ in support of the logistics industry’s fight to tackle the driver shortage crisis.As such, we’ve recently formed a partnership with one of the UK’s largest transport and logistics training providers,System Group , in order to address the many skill shortages in our sector. We’re excited about the opportunities this new partnership creates for us; the first of which enabling us to offer a number of funded driver training courses to UK businesses looking to address their future driver pipeline needs.Should you wish to enquire about fully-funded 7.5t, LGV or HGV training courses for your business, please do get in touch withGraeme Doyle, Managing Partner at GraemeD@tlpllp.co.uk or 07799 133385This is a unique opportunity to gain competitive advantage in this driver short market. We’re offering you a fully funded solution to your future pipeline issues. Please get in touch asap!#drivershortage#drivertraining#successtogether​…see more​​​​​​​​​​Activate link to view larger image.​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to comment on this​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​251Impressions​​​​​​Get more impressions by notifying coworkers.Notify Employees​Posted byZoe Houghton6/17/2021Boost unavailable​​​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2w •2 weeks ago​​​​​New roles for TLP West Midlands....​​​​​​​​​​Status is online​​​​Connie Horgan• 1stEngineering Recruitment Consultant at TLP Recruitment2w • Edited •2 weeks ago​​​​​​It's all go at TLP West Midlands over the past few of weeks, new clients, new opportunities, great candidates, workplace tours and it's great to be back in the office with my the awesome people I get to call my colleagues!With that said....ROLES OF THE WEEK:-Press Brake Operator - Kidderminster-Industrial Electrician - Worcestershire-Combustion Engineer - Worcestershire-Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - WorcestershireALL Permanent roles, please get in touch for more information :)#recruitment#engineer#recruiting#engineering#maintenance#construction#combustion#electricalengineer#industrialengineer#biomass#opportunities#hiring#pressbrake​…see more​​​​​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to comment on this​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​148Impressions​​​​​​Get more engagement by sponsoring your post.Boost​Posted byZoe Houghton5/21/2021​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers1mo • Edited •1 month ago​​​​​Looking for free local recruitment market advice, from a specialist you can trust?... Contact TLP todayhttps://lnkd.in/dwQWMyDwestmidlands@tlprecruitment.co.uk01905 770337southampton@tlprecruitment.co.uk02380 663049bournemouth@tlprecruitment.co.uk01202 295755maidstone@tlprecruitment.co.uk01622 769690​felixstowe@tlprecruitment.co.uk01394 675510 Ilford@tlprecruitment.co.uk0203 770 2022#logisticsjobs#recruitmentspecialist​…see more​​​​​​Play​​​​​​​​1 comment​​​​LikeComment​​​​​​​​Show stats​​Video views:​125total​​​​​​Get more engagement by sponsoring your post.Boost​Posted byZoe Houghton5/14/2021Notify employees​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers1mo •1 month ago​​​​​It’s been an exciting week atTLP Recruitmentand The Logistics Partnership; we’ve celebrated 10 years since our Leadership MBO, as well as continuing with our growth and expansion programme.Now the end of the week is drawing in, and the road out of lockdown moves another step closer from Monday, we’d like to wish you all a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing you very soon.Meanwhile, please do take good care of yourselves and those around you. Better times are hopefully on the horizon.#mentalhealthawarenessweek#bekindtoyourself#bekindtooneanother​…see more​​​​​​​​​​Activate link to view larger image.​​​​​​​​LikeComment​​​Be the first to comment on this​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​268Impressions​​​​​​Get more engagement by sponsoring your post.Boost​Posted byZoe Houghton5/14/2021​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers1mo •1 month ago​​​​​The team at TLP Recruitment would like to say congrats and thank you to Gemma Stoner, who celebrates 7 years with the business. Gemma delivers a first class service to our clients and candidates, as well as always going 'the extra mile' supporting her colleagues!Thank you for your continued hard work Gem!#thankyou#teamplayer​…see more​​​​​​Play​​​​​​​​2 comments​​​​LikeComment​​​​​​​​Show stats​​Video views:​396total​​​​​​Get more engagement by sponsoring your post.Boost​Posted byZoe Houghton5/11/2021​​​​​​Feed post​​​​​​​​TLP Recruitment628 followers2mo • Edited •2 months ago​​​​​The Logistics Partnership is a trusted and respected UK talent business. Connecting talented people to the right organisations.In 2011, our Leadership Team successfully acquired our two well established supply chain and logistics brands -MVP Recruitment SolutionsandTLP Recruitment- from our then owner, a global recruitment group, and we haven’t looked back since! Despite Covid and the challenging market conditions many businesses have experienced over the last 12-18 months, today we celebrate 10 successful years since our MBO and remain focused on the next phase of our development plan.We’re proud to have such dedicated and passionate people working within our business and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you...Avi Mann,Connie Horgan,Edward Pearson,Lori Rampal, Stacey Emery, Natalie Blight, Maggie Nelson,Lisa Starkey FREC,Zoe Houghton,Steve Sully,Sam Chester, Hilary Andrews, Chris Cundall, Glenn Giles,Josie Minter-Goodchild,Jamal Wiggins, Carol May,Gemma Stoner,Lauren Foster,Shaz Karimi CertRP,Jonathan Mason,Natasha Anderson, Hayley Jacobs, Steve Kerley, Daniela Patras,Glenn Portnoy,Oana Vulpe👏Here’s to the next 10 years, and lots of fun along the way! Graeme Doyle,Nick Hall-Palmer,Ian Holford,Andy Hall​…see more​​​​​​​​​​Activate link to view larger image.​​​​3 comments​​​​LikeComment​​​​​​​​Show stats​​Organic impressions:​492Impressions​​​​​​Show more results​​​Permanently dismiss invite to follow moduleInvite more connections​Manage​​​Events​​​Show all events​​​Hashtags​​​Show posts about TLP Recruitment​​​#transportrecruitment​1 follower​​​​​​​#transportrec​0 followers​​​​​​​#driverrecruitment​11 followers​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​GetEmail​​​GetEmail​​MainReport a bug​​​​​​​​​​​Status is online​MessagingYou are on the messaging overlay. 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