Welcome to The Leadership Handbook for Accountants and Finance professionals. We have conducted exclusive interviews with 4 of Ireland's top&amp;nbsp;Finance Leaders and took them back to an earlier stage in their journey; what did they pick up along the way, how did they&amp;nbsp;establish their leadership style, and how did they seek out mentors to learn from? Step into the shoes of these CFOs as they reflect on their paths to leadership.

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Whether you are a growing team or building your career, understanding workplace trends and salary scales in your sector is a crucial element of your search.
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We have been speaking to our talent pool of carefully selected professionals in each of our specialist sectors about their experiences of the current market and what matters most to them. 
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Find out the latest workplace trends across:
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<li>Accounting</li>
<li>Banking &amp; Financial Services</li>
<li>Wealth</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
<li>Technology</li>
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Let’s inspire the next generation of leaders.

Our people develop and build on their ability to engage and influence high value performers and leading employers. Our focus is on aligning business with talent. It is the secret to sustainable growth for all concerned.

Since 2016, we've proudly built a reputation for creating equitable and valauble relationships with our partners motivated by three core missions.

We have developed this guide to video interviewing for candidates. It includes all the best advice from our recruitment experts here at Engage People. Included is guidance on remote interview preparation, practical set-up tips and tricks, and general interview etiquette and guidance. Our experts hold multiple interviews a week (all of them done by video now) and have extensive training and experience in this area.This guide is a must-read for anyone job hunting in the current market.

Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace – which can be difficult as a remote worker.An employeeʼs first impressions of an organisation have a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.To read more simply fill out the form on this page and we will email you the ebook.

When you partner with Engage People, you uncover a team of passionate individuals who become champions of your success. We pride ourselves on making potential a reality.

The expert minds behind Engage People have spent the last six years designing a functional 8-step formula that:<ul><li>Eradicates growing pains</li><li>Guides stakeholders through the complex recruitment process</li><li>Allows businesses to thrive</li></ul>

We innovate to make us more effective while investing personal time in the diverse community that we operate within. By embracing the concept of linked prosperity, we believe that as we flourish, our community of clients, candidates, suppliers, neighbours and employees will in turn benefit too.This is what we call “Shaping a Better Future”.

We are doers, not dreamers. We know that when you put in the work, you reap the benefits. We invest in our team as individuals and our organic growth as a business. We are ambitious and driven by our vision to achieve success. This in turn leads to excellent outcomes for the clients and candidates that we work with.This is what we call “Making it Happen”.

We strive to understand the needs of both the professionals and the organisations we work with. Through focusing on the alignment of the wishes and values of our candidates and our clients; we facilitate high impact partnerships of mutual benefit.This is what we call “Finding the Right Fit”.

In 2016, Engage People was formed with one mission: to enable firms to develop the agility they need to scale. How?By delivering mission-critical talent.Since then, we've established ourselves as a prominent and recognisable talent agency that focuses on creating equitable and valuable relationships with our stakeholders - motivated by three core missions.

Our weekly and monthly tracker keeping you up to date with industry trends, news and skills.
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<li>The Weekly Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration.</li>
<li>The Monthly version will provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.</li>
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A series of career stories from leading professionals across accountancy, insurance, legal, banking, and financial services.
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<li>These leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice, will profile what it&rsquo;s like to work for (and with) some of the most forward-thinking companies in Ireland.</li>
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Engage People's exclusive Irish hiring guides across each of our specialisms. Get on track to attract, hire, and retain the best talent.
Our in-depth reports covers areas such as:
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<li>Key considerations when hiring</li>
<li>The changing landscape of the workforce</li>
<li>What candidates want</li>
<li>The softer skills of recruitment</li>
<li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li>
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The digital landscapes are continuing to evolve. Have you aligned your growth and recruitment plans?
Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace. This can be difficult for remote workers. An employee's first impression of an organisation has a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.

Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.
In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we&rsquo;ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.

Interviews shouldn't be nerve wrecking. Our guide includes all the best advice from Engage People's recruitment experts.
Learn about:
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<li>Preparing for remote interviews.</li>
<li>Practical set-up tips and tricks.</li>
<li>General interview etiquette.</li>
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It's easy to identify what candidates can offer you. But what do you give in return?
Our EVP builder will help you pinpoint your brand's unique selling points and boost your ability to attract top talent.

Engage People has a proud association with several of Ireland's professional bodies.
Upgrade your career through these CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses.
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<li><a href="https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The institue of Chartered Accountants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Ireland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CIMA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://iob.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Institute of Banking</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cfasociety.org/ireland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The CFA Society Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cpaireland.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.acoi.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Association of Compliance officers in Ireland (ACOI)</a></li>
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Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we’ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.<h5> </h5>

This package includes:<ul><li>Meeting/discussion to understand your ideal profile and how best to promote the role. We provide a thorough market overview with relevant recent examples of individuals we have worked with including salary insights.</li><li>Full search across our extensive networks and advertising across each of our channels and job boards. We are highly active across social media and we proactively search through utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and various tools.</li><li>Our detailed CV submission includes candidate overview, salary, availability and our commentary on the individual's suitability.</li></ul>

An accelerated and efficient package that lays the foundation for a successful candidate search.

This package includes everything from our Contingency Service, plus:<ul><li>We utilise our outstanding video interview platform to create full video portfolios of your shortlisted candidates ensuring a more efficient and thorough hiring process.</li><li>Using your unique Employer Value Proposition, we go the extra mile with you to ensure that we understand how best to promote your business to the right individuals.</li></ul>

Building on the initial groundwork, we provide a more comprehensive search that delves deeper into the candidate search to personalise the experience.

This package includes everything from our Contingency and Exclusive Services, plus:<ul><li>Full market mapping with your presentation of top 25 most desirable candidates and report an engagement.</li><li>Utilisation of full job assessment and psychometric reporting using McQuaig platform. Full reports produced for each candidate including measurement of suitability to role and culture.</li><li>Hosting or interview process in suitable Luxury Hotel with professional interviewer present to guide and organise the process leading to a consistent and clear outcome.</li></ul>

Our premium search service where we employ our full toolkit to ensure that you have everything you need to secure the optimum candidate match.

Accelerated and efficient head-hunting that sets the foundation of successful candidate delivery.

Personalised recruitment that delves into your company's gaps and creates an exceptional experience, just for you.

Premium access to our full toolkit for the procurement of an optimum candidate match.

Engage People’s Exceeding TaaS:Digital applicant process management which focuses on pace, efficiency, and high-touch engagement.

Engage People’s Exact Contracting:In periods of rapid growth when your workload is piling high, temporary contracted support is within arm’s reach.

By aligning our goals with yours, Engage People’s recruitment fuels ongoing business development. Recalculate how you source talent.

With years of experience by our side, we know exactly which candidates are your missing puzzle piece.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our enquiry form. Our team will review the information you provided as soon as possible.

Thank you for considering us as a partner in your job search journey. We appreciate the time and effort you've invested in submitting your CV. Your CV has been received, and our team will review the information provided as soon as possible. If there are any positions that we feel closely match your profile, we will be sure to reach out.

Thank you for choosing us to assist you in finding the right talent for your business. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you to fill your current vacancy. Your vacancy submission has been received and a member of our expert team will reach out shortly.

<ul><li>Key considerations when hiring</li><li>The changing landscape of the workforce</li><li>What candidates want</li><li>The softer skills of recruitment</li><li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li></ul>Get on track to attract, hire and retain the best talent today.

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The weekly Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration. We will also provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance.), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.Each week you will hear from Keith Grand, Sin&eacute;ad Canning or Michael Gorman, depending on which tracker you are subscribed to!&nbsp;

We recognise that power comes from potential, so we’ll consider you no matter your background and life experience. As long as you are dedicated and up for the challenge, we want to hear from you.

Some of Engage People team share their thoughts on why they love working here.

<div>Your background before joining EP &ndash; My background before joining Engage People was in the hospitality and tourism sector where I worked as a Marketing Assistant and Duty Manager in a hotel whilst completing my degrees. In terms of my educational background, I hold a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master&rsquo;s Degree in Marketing Management. My degrees and experience combined gave me a strong platform from which to progress and achieve success at Engage People.</div>
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<div>Your first 6 months&nbsp;&ndash; A busy time building out the marketing function whilst adjusting to life back in Ireland after a couple of years in the Netherlands. I was provided with an excellent mentor and a clear onboarding plan to help me get up and running. I got stuck into the devised marketing roadmap and started to build out the core aspects of our marketing function, such as the Engage Tracker. It was a challenging but rewarding time as things began to take shape. Clear training was provided as I honed my skillset during the day-to-day and became better at strategizing. I grew so much professionally and personally over the first 6 months.</div>
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<div>What you liked about your job&nbsp;&ndash; The thing I liked most about it was seeing the direct results from the work I carried out. In a company of this size, you can see the direct effects of your effort and it is incredibly rewarding and a great feeling. I love the buzz of winning new businesses or roles off the back of our marketing efforts. I also liked how varied the role is, two days are rarely the same and as such my skillset has grown massively across a number of areas out of necessity. Of course the team here at Engage People played a key role in making the role enjoyable too.</div>
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<div>The team and culture&nbsp;&ndash; It&rsquo;s a high-performance, high-ambition culture here at Engage People, we don&rsquo;t believe in passengers on our growth journey and that is a key consideration for us when hiring. We work hard as a team but we are well rewarded when success is achieved so it&rsquo;s a great environment to be a part of as we continuously strive to get better. I have worked with many great people during my time here and learned so much from them over the last few years. As I prepare to leave, I do so in the knowledge that they will remain friends for life.</div>
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<div>Career development &ndash; Engage People provided me with clear progression and development opportunities throughout my time here. From having my own external mentor to travelling abroad for marketing conferences, I have been able to grow my career, knowledge and network extensively. Off the back of strong performance and regular conversations around stepping up, I progressed to Manager level at an early stage of my career. I have seen many of the team experience promotions to the next level during my time here due to the performance levels. It&rsquo;s an excellent place for hungry individuals to take achieve the next step.</div>
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<div>Reason for departing - I am leaving to travel Australia and Asia. I want to see a different part of the world and experience living and working in a different continent for a while. I have loved my time at Engage People and am excited to see what the company achieves from afar.</div>

Aidan Mortimer's Testimonial 

<h3>Background before joining Engage People:</h3>
My background before EP was in Customer Service &amp; Sales across a couple of industries. My role before EP was as a Personal Lines Broker in the AA. &nbsp;
<h3>First 6 months:</h3>
A very exciting time, I came in and worked on the insurance desk. There was a clear onboarding and training plan to get me up and running, my days involved learning the recruitment basics which was nailing the screening process, and managing the candidate experience while understanding the insurance sector. I got up and running with placements after a couple of weeks and this gave me a real taste of what Recruitment was like.&nbsp; &nbsp;
<h3>Likes about the job:</h3>
The money. It&rsquo;s quite rare that you can come into an industry and make over 50K in your first or second year. It is a role that you are rewarded for the work that you put in that month, It is a great feeling when a recruitment process comes together as everyone benefits. I also value working with amazing businesses and building strong relationships with candidates and clients and watching them grow. &nbsp;
<h3>Team and culture:</h3>
I have been very fortunate to work with a great team over the past couple of years. Culture is a massive thing here and it is important that potential hires will add to that, something we take onboard while hiring. We are a team of high performance and that is encouraged but also a very supportive team when things are not going well. We just all want to continue to get better for our candidates and clients. &nbsp;
<h3>Career development:</h3>
Engage People has been very supportive of me and my career goals. I&rsquo;ve progressed from Consultant to Senior Consultant and now Principal Consultant. Conversations around career progression happen quite regularly and Paul &amp; Michael have invested heavily with time and resources for me. I really feel that there is an opportunity for everyone in the business to achieve their goals as the path is there. &nbsp;
<h3>Reason for departing:</h3>
I am moving abroad to Dubai.

Alex Pidgeon's Testimonial - Former Principal Insurance Recruiter

Living Our Values

Our Culture

Is it time to achieve the next level in your Recruitment Career? Are you interested in embarking on a journey toward success?Do you relish a coaching and development approach (rather than being bound to strict rules)?
Our purpose is to align business with talent to create happier and more productive workplaces. That starts at home. We would love to discuss joining us on our exciting journey. 
Engage People was established as a Financial Recruitment company in 2016. <a style="mso-comment-reference: AM_1; mso-comment-date: 20240130T0953; mso-comment-done: yes;">We have grown together as a group and added the right people along the way.&nbsp;</a>Our team at Engage People is excited about what 2024 has to offer. 
Thriving Sectors: 
Accountancy &amp; Finance: We have an enviable client base, many exclusive. An experienced Accountancy Recruiter has a huge opportunity to join our established team. 
Funds &amp; Asset Management is well suited to a Recruiter with a good knowledge of the sector. We partner with a range of International firms, many of which use Engage People on an exclusive basis. 
Technology: A relative start-up in 2023, we are making exciting progress and hiring across the Technology arena. We are interested in speaking with Recruiters with 2+ years of experience in this area. 
We have a proven track record of attracting, hiring and developing some of the top Recruiters in Ireland. You can read about <a href="../../../../../insights/insurancerecruitertestimonial/">what some of them have to say here.</a> 
Here are some of the reasons behind our success: 
Reward &amp; Recognition 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Quarterly salary review. It is common for a solid performer to achieve 2-3 salary lifts in the same year.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Uncapped Commission. We don&rsquo;t operate thresholds as we want you to have a strong opportunity to earn commission monthly.
Continuous Career Progress. 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leadership Development: If your career goal is to take on people responsibility, we will work with you at each step of your journey. Several of our team have thrived through internal and external coaching and development. We're committed to fostering that leadership potential within our team.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promotion Opportunities are mapped up and reviewed Quarterly with a clear action plan you will own.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Comprehensive Internal Training: EP Training contains live videos and examples from our team. We are TRN Club Members and Affiliates of the Savage Recruitment Academy.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; External Training Excellence: We engage some of the best trainers in Ireland, who visit and provide strong role-play and testing sessions. If Leadership is your goal, you will receive frequent coaching and feedback along the way. 
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Focus on your strengths
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have a Business Development Team focused on generating quality roles across our niche areas. We value your influence as you progress to speaking to decision-makers, but BD is not expected at this point.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have a brilliant client base, and many clients are exclusive. You will receive a warm introduction early on.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Access to Decision-Makers: You will spend plenty of time with the Directors and Senior Management team at EP. 
Team Culture &amp; Well-being 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wellness: As part of our Thursday Training, we meet as a team to conduct a weekly session focused on high performance and mindset. Following this, we attend a training session at Dublin Sports Clinic (a Popular gym in Dublin), followed by lunch together, organised by EP. 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working: Most of our team work 3, 4 or 5 days in the office. We have a transparent culture in this regard.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We offer a wide range of rewards and incentives. In June, we are heading on an all-expenses-paid trip to Barcelona, and dinners and events are regularly organized.
Success leaves clues, and we enjoyed celebrating our Employment &amp; Recruitment Federation wins:&nbsp; 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Accountancy &amp; Finance Recruitment Firm 2023
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keith Grant won the award for Best Recruiter 2023 in his third full year in our sector. 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best Small Agency 2021 &amp; 2022
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best New Agency 2017 
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Sound interesting? If this chimes with you, then please get in touch. We&rsquo;d love to chat to you. 
Speak to Paul McClatchie, Founder @ Engage People <a style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" href="mailto:paul@engagepeople.ie">paul@engagepeople.ie</a> 
Send me an email to set up a call. 
<a href="http://www.engagepeople.ie">www.engagepeople.ie</a> 
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Our Employer Value Proposition

[Dublin, Ireland]: On February 25th, The Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF) named Engage People the winner of Best Small Agency of the Year, at the rescheduled 2021 ERF awards, held at the Shelbourne Hotel. The award recognises companies that have contributed to the recruitment industry and have been a leader in its fields, whilst maintaining the highest performance and standards.
With employment and growth central to many Ireland-based businesses as well as the Irish economy as a whole, Engage People played a key role. Having placed over 170 people in small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) throughout Ireland, Engage People facilitated these hires by ensuring all recruitment processes were as efficient as possible, especially throughout the Covid pandemic. Engage People enabled their Irish SME clients to grow significantly during this period, helping them compete with large multinationals for top talent, through identifying their client&rsquo;s unique selling points, be it a flexible working model or high-performance culture. This has led to near 100% retention for many businesses in Ireland at a time when a great resignation is underway.
&ldquo;Engage People have been a valuable partner in our growth story.&rdquo; says Brendan Wood, Founder at AutoEntry.
Engage People&rsquo;s success has resulted in their own team growing by 50% over the last year, with the company set to offer more direct employment opportunities as they continue to expand throughout 2022 and beyond.
&ldquo;Our team at Engage People are thrilled to receive the award which caps off a super 2021 and offers a great boost for the year ahead. It was hard to foresee what impact C19 would have on the labour market in Ireland but slowly and surely we noticed great resilience with Irish companies. Many adapted their business activities which led to new and growing revenue streams and a demand for staff. To ensure we could deliver the right service in a virtual world we provided expert advice to our clients to enable them to attract and interview individuals for their hiring needs. The companies we work with tell us that our ability to get the right talent in front of them, despite competition from global companies, has a big impact on their success.&rdquo; says Paul McClatchie, Director at Engage People.
Established in 2016, Engage People is a specialist Irish recruitment firm, connecting ambitious career orientated candidates and clients. They have deep expertise across three niche strands: Accountancy &amp; Financial, Banking &amp; International Financial Services and Insurance &amp; Compliance.

Support Of Irish Economy Sees Engage People Scoop Top Award

Why Work With US

Engage People has a first-class training and development program designed to build high-performing recruiters with strong character. Is that you?

Engage People make potential a reality every day. We don’t just guide you, but we help build Irish businesses.

Our employees, clients, and candidates are empowered through open conversations. We don’t shy away from honesty.

Our team genuinely care for each other. We’re incredibly collaborative, open, and hardworking. Engage People is a fantastic place to work.

There’s one thing we all agree on at work: the importance of a positive environment that is supportive through good and bad times.&nbsp;

We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce that waits with open arms. Varied perspectives and ideas are celebrated and there is always easy access to opportunities.

We bring innovation and inspiration to the recruitment sector, embracing digital transformation to achieve our mission.

We provide a market-leading consultative recruitment service that is led by the very best. You won’t regret working with us.

Your career won’t stall at Engage People. We’re committed to guiding your success through encouragement and support.

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