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Explore Sky: Software Engineering Black Heritage Digital Insight Week - closed
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Fancy ‘Springing into Tech’ with an insight week with the team that built the likes of Sky.com, Sky News, NOW TV and Sky Q?
We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this Software Engineering insight week to candidates from a black heritage background.
Technology’s at the heart of everything we do, and we’re serious about supporting the next generation of talent. If you have a passion for coding and want to explore software delivery and programming principles this is the insight for you.
Apply for our insight week and we’ll give you behind the scenes access to our software engineering teams. This is your chance to see how Sky products and services are developed by one of the biggest agile teams in the UK. Sky products and services.
You don’t need a degree in computer science, but if you studied coding at university or code as a hobby then this is a great opportunity for you.
What you’ll do:
- Experiment with coding virtually through our tech taster activities
- An introduction to agile working, which is all about productivity and great results
- Network with people working at Sky, from graduates to senior managers
- Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application.
What you’ll get:
After this insight programme, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in technology. We will give you the opportunity to apply for a 2022 summer internship or graduate scheme at Sky.
This digital insight week is taking place 29th March to 1st April 2021.
Who we’re looking for:
This Software Engineering digital insight week is targeted at students from a black heritage background. In addition, students must be in their 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.
Explore Sky: Finance Diversity Digital Insight Week - closed
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Want to influence key business decisions? Our Finance team is at the heart of everything we do.
They play a key role in exciting decisions like whether we invest in a new TV show or a game-changing piece of technology. Join our Finance diversity digital insight week and get a behind the scenes look.
We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this Finance insight week to candidates from a black, Asian and ethnic minority background.
What you’ll be doing:
- Insight into finance within the media industry and the chance to take part in a mini finance project and presentation
- Intro to CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification and our graduate program, including how to be successful
- Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application
- Virtually network with people working at Sky, from graduates to senior managers.
What you’ll get:
After this digital insight week, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in Finance.
This insight week will take place between 6th April to 9th April 2021.
Who we’re looking for:
Our Finance digital insight week is targeted at students from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background. Students must also be in either the 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.
Explore Sky: Marketing Diversity Digital Insight Week - closed
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Want to get an insight into Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand? Come and join us for the Marketing diversity digital insight week. Our marketing teams make sure potential customers know about our innovative products and services.
Join us for our digital insight week and get exposure to how we develop digital marketing campaigns which attract customers across 6 countries.
We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too. That’s why we’re offering this marketing diversity Insight week to candidates from a black, Asian and ethnic minority background.
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll get insight into Marketing at Sky and NOW TV and the chance to take part in a mini project to learn marketing techniques
- Learn about real projects being delivered by our marketing teams
- Take part in skills sessions, designed to give you hints and tips to support you in your job application
- The chance to virtually network with people working at Sky, from marketing graduates to senior managers.
What you’ll get:
After this insight week, you’ll be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in marketing.
This digital insight week will take place between 6th April to 9th April 2021.
Who we’re looking for:
Our Marketing digital insight week is targeted at students from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background. In addition, students must be also in their 1st year of their undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree.
Explore Sky: What is DevOps? Digital Insight Day - closed
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Do you have a passion for software and technology? Interested in learning about niche career opportunities in DevOps? Learn how software is deployed to the server or production environment? Curious about how the Anthony Joshua fight is broadcast seamlessly on Sky Sports?
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at what DevOps is at Sky. If you have a passion for technology and already do some coding, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our Software Engineering teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 11th February 2021
Timings: 10:00 to 15:00 approx.
Platform: Microsoft Teams (joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event)
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to Sky and our culture
• Hear about DevOps Engineering at Sky
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Meet our existing in-programme graduates and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
• DevOps in Practice – an interactive activity
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline
Explore Sky: Female Coders Digital Insight Day - closed
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We’d like to invite you to the Female Coders Digital Insight Day at Sky. Achieving a better gender and ethnic balance is high on our list, so we’re investing in programmes to help us get there. So come along to spend a virtual day with us and find out about all the exciting things we do in our Software Engineering team.
You don’t have to hold a degree in Computer Science, all we’re looking for is passion for coding and aptitude to learn.
Technology is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re serious about supporting the next generation of tech talent. We offer graduate opportunities in Software Development, Automation Testing and DevOps Engineering, plus a whole host of internship and Spring insight week opportunities for Women. You may not have thought about a career in software engineering, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: 26th November 2020
Timing: 10:00 to 14.30 approximately
Platform: Microsoft Teams (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Tech Taster Activities – understand how software engineering teams work at Sky
- Skills sessions – Application hints and tips session
- Networking – with graduates and representatives from software engineering team to hear first-hand about the opportunities in software engineering at Sky.
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline.
Explore Sky: Finance Graduate Programme Digital Insight Day - closed
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We’d like to invite you to join us for our Explore Sky: Finance Graduate Programme Digital Insight Day. This is a great opportunity for you to spend a day with us and find out about all the exciting things we do in our Finance department from the comfort of your home.
Our three-year rotational Finance graduate programme is a fantastic opportunity for you kick-start your career in Commercial Finance. You’ll receive full support to complete your CIMA qualification, whilst also gaining exposure to truly exciting products including cost implications of new TV shows and technology ventures. You’ll be given the opportunity to learn how to prepare management reports, plan budgets, forecast, set out project costs and work with teams in other areas of the business.
You’ll be challenged to stretch your analytical mind and commercial knowledge, but you’ll have the support you need to develop valuable practical experience and become a rising star in our Finance team!
You may not have thought about a career in Commercial Finance, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: Friday 16th October 2020
Timings: 10:00 to 14:00 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky and our culture
- Our Finance programme
- Meet our Finance graduates
- Q&A
- And much more.
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline.
Explore Sky: Software Engineering Graduate Programmes Digital Insight Day - closed
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We’d like to invite you to join us for our Explore Sky: Software Engineering Graduate Programmes Digital Insight Day. This is your opportunity to spend a day with us and find out about all the exciting things we do in our Software Engineering teams from the comfort of your home.
You don’t have to hold a degree in Computer Science, all we’re looking for is passion for coding and aptitude to learn. We offer graduate opportunities in Software Development, Automation Testing and DevOps, plus a whole host of internship and insight week opportunities.
You may not have thought about a career in software engineering, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: Friday 9th October 2020
Timings: 10:00 to 15:00 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky and our culture
- Software Engineering at Sky
- Application hints and tips
- Graduate panel
- Tech taster activities
- And much more.
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline
Explore Sky: Rotational Graduate Programmes Digital Insight Day - closed
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Join us for our Explore Sky: Rotational Graduate Programmes Digital Insight Day to learn more about our culture, products, and career opportunities. We’ll be virtually opening our doors for you to experience first-hand our innovative, collaborative, and exciting work environment from the comfort of your home.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our rotational graduate programmes and our internship opportunities. Have the chance to connect with business representatives and the Early Careers team. And have opportunity to immerse yourself in practical activities highlighting the amazing roles we offer.
Want to learn how to be a leader? Develop cutting-edge products? Gain skills across the business, or become an expert in the specialist area of your choice? Whatever degree you’re studying, we have something for you.
When: Friday 2nd October 2020
Timing: 10:00 to 14:30 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky and our culture
- Our rotational programmes
- Application hints and tips
- Graduate panel
- Q&A
- And much more.
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline.
Explore Sky: Business Analysis & Change Delivery Graduate Programmes Joint Digital Insight Session - closed
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Join us for our Explore Sky: Business Analysis & Change Delivery Graduate Programmes Joint Digital Insight Day to learn more about our culture, products, and career opportunities. We’ll be virtually opening our doors for you to experience first-hand our innovative, collaborative, and exciting work environment from the comfort of your home.
Find out more about what makes our Business Analysis and Change Delivery so exciting at Sky. Have the chance to connect with business representatives and the Early Careers team. And have opportunity to immerse yourself in practical activities highlighting the amazing roles we offer.
You may not have thought about a career in Business, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Timings: 10:00 to 11:30
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Short introduction to Sky and our culture
- Business Analysis and Change Delivery programmes
- Application hints and tips
- And much more.
Eligibility: Undergraduate/graduate from any degree discipline
Apprentice
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Explore Sky: DevOps Apprenticeship Digital Insight Day - open
Do you have a passion for software and technology? Interested in learning about niche career opportunities in DevOps? Learn how software is deployed to the server or production environment? Curious about how the Anthony Joshua fight is broadcast seamlessly on Sky Sports?
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at what DevOps is at Sky. If you have a passion for technology and already do some coding, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our Software Engineering teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Friday 16th April 2021.
Timings: 10:00 to 15:00 approx.
Platform: Microsoft Teams (joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event)
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to Sky and our culture
• Hear about DevOps Engineering at Sky
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Q&A – opportunity to ask questions directly to the Software department
• DevOps in Practice – an interactive activity.
Eligibility: Anyone aged 16 and above
Deadline: The registration deadline to apply is 14th April 2021. Successful candidates will be notified by email on the 15th April 2021. Click on the below Apply Now button to complete our registration form for this event.
Explore Sky: Customer Sales and Customer Service Apprenticeships Digital Insight Day - open
Do you like talking to people? Helping them with issues? Making a difference in people’s days? Then why not join Sky as a Customer Service or Customer Sales apprentice. As part of a supportive, fun and friendly team, our apprentices focus on having great conversations. And if you’re a quick learner with a resilient, can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in. We have opportunities open across North England in Leeds, Newcastle and Stockport, as well as and Scotland in Dunfermline and Livingston.
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at our Customer Sales and Customer Service apprentice programmes. If you have a passion for helping people but not sure where to start your career, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our customer teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 29th April 2021
Timings: 5pm – 6.30pm approx.
Platform: Microsoft Teams – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
- Welcome – an Introduction to the Customer business and our culture here at Sky
- Hear directly from our programme lead about our Customer Sales and Customer Service apprenticeship programmes
- Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
- Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
- And much more.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Deadline: The registration deadline to apply is 27th April 2021. Click on the Apply Now button to complete our registration form for this event. Registrants will be emailed joining instructions to attend this digital event on the 28th April 2021.
Explore Sky: Customer Sales apprenticeships digital insight day - coming soon
We’ll be running a number of digital insight days to give you the opportunity to hear first hand about our programmes, more about our locations, and what the application process looks like.
Register your interest now to attend one of our future events by completing this form.
Explore Sky: Customer Service apprenticeships digital insight day - coming soon
We’ll be running a number of digital insight days to give you the opportunity to hear first hand about our programmes, more about our locations, and what the application process looks like.
Register your interest now to attend one of our future events by completing this form.
Explore Sky: Home Service Apprenticeship Digital Insight Day - closed
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You’ve probably never considered a career in Sky Home Service before – but if you’re looking for an apprenticeship that gives great support and excellent benefits, why don’t you come along to our digital insight day and find out if this is the perfect job for you!
We service and install Sky in thousands of customers homes all over the UK, giving them a brilliant service every time, bringing all our content and sports to life. The job gives you freedom to be yourself, where no two days are the same and meeting different people every day. How great is that!
To support this, we will give you your very own van which you can use in your own time along with an iPad and phone.
You don’t have to be an engineering whiz, all we’re looking for is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You may not have thought about a career in Customer Service, but let us open your eyes to all the cool things we do at Sky on this apprenticeship programme.
Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Wednesday 7th April 2021
Timings: 4pm – 6pm approx.
Platform: Microsoft Teams – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
- Welcome – an Introduction to the Home Service business and our culture here at Sky
- Hear directly from our programme lead about our Home Service Engineering apprenticeship programme
- Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
- Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
- And much more.
As part of our event, we will be hosting a Q+A session. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or on the day. Instructions about how to do this will be provided in your joining instruction email.
Eligibility: Anyone aged 18 and above
Explore Sky: Customer Sales Apprenticeship in Newcastle Digital Insight Day - closed
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Sell Sky products. Offer new services. As part of a supportive, fun and friendly team, our Customer Sales Apprenticeships focus on having great conversations. And if you’re a quick learner with a resilient, can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in.
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at our Newcastle Customer Sales apprenticeship programme. If you have a passion for selling products to people but not sure where to start your career, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our customer teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 11th March 2021
Timings: 4pm – 6pm approx.
Platform: TBC – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to the Customer Sales business and our culture here at Sky
• Hear directly from our programme lead about our Customer Sales apprenticeship programme
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
• And much more.
As part of our event, we will be hosting a Q+A session. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or on the day. Instructions about how to do this will be provided in your joining instruction email.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Customer Service Apprenticeship in Stockport Digital Insight Day - closed
Applications for this event are now closed.
Identify and solve problems. Answer queries. As part of a supportive, fun and friendly team, our Customer Service Apprenticeships focus on having great conversations. And if you’re a quick learner with a resilient, can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in.
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at our Stockport Customer Service apprenticeship programme. If you have a passion for helping people but not sure where to start your career, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our customer teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 11th March 2021
Timings: 4pm – 6pm approx.
Platform: TBC – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to the Customer Service business and our culture here at Sky
• Hear directly from our programme lead about our Customer Service apprenticeship programme
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
• And much more.
As part of our event, we will be hosting a Q+A session. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or on the day. Instructions about how to do this will be provided in your joining instruction email.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Customer Sales Apprenticeship in Livingston Digital Insight Day - closed
This event is no longer taking applications. To register you interest for future events for this location, click here to complete our interest form.
Sell Sky products. Offer new services. As part of a supportive, fun and friendly team, our Customer Sales Apprenticeships focus on having great conversations. And if you’re a quick learner with a resilient, can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in.
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at our Livingston Customer Sales programme. If you have a passion for selling products to people but not sure where to start your career, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our customer teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 4th March 2021
Timings: 4pm – 6pm approx.
Platform: TBC – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to the Customer Sales business and our culture here at Sky
• Hear directly from our programme lead about our Customer Sales apprenticeship programme
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
• And much more.
As part of our event, we will be hosting a Q+A session. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or on the day. Instructions about how to do this will be provided in your joining instruction email.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Customer Service Apprenticeship in Dunfermline Digital Insight Day - closed
This event is no longer taking applications. To register you interest for future events for this location, click here to complete our interest form.
Identify and solve problems. Answer queries. As part of a supportive, fun and friendly team, our Customer Service Apprenticeships focus on having great conversations. And if you’re a quick learner with a resilient, can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in.
Want to find out more? We invite you to join us for a digital insight day to look at our Dunfermline Customer Service apprenticeship programme. If you have a passion for helping people but not sure where to start your career, why not take this opportunity to spend the day with us and learn more about all the exciting things our customer teams get up to. Our event is taking place digitally, so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
When: Thursday 4th March 2021
Timings: 4pm – 6pm approx.
Platform: TBC – joining instructions will be sent to you prior to the event
What to expect:
• Welcome – an Introduction to the Customer Service business and our culture here at Sky
• Hear directly from our programme lead about our Customer Service apprenticeship programme
• Learn about our application process and gain hints and tips
• Meet our existing colleagues and have the opportunity to ask them questions directly
• And much more.
As part of our event, we will be hosting a Q+A session. You will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or on the day. Instructions about how to do this will be provided in your joining instruction email.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Business Administration Digital Insight Day - closed
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We’d like to invite you to our Business Admin Apprentice digital insight day at Sky. This is your opportunity to speak to our current Apprentices and find out about all the exciting things we do in our teams.
If your finalising your Nat 5’s and have a passion for IT, business or customer service and aptitude to learn then this insight day is going to be for you! You may not have thought about a career in Sky, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: 20th January 2021
Timing: 16:00 – 17:00 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
• Introduction to Sky
• Understanding our Business Admin apprentice programme
• Skills session – Application hints and tips session
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Software Engineering + Technology Apprenticeship Digital Insight Day - closed
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We’d like to invite you to our Software Engineering and Technology digital insight day at Sky. This is your opportunity to spend an afternoon with our technology teams.
If your finalising your A-levels and have a passion for perhaps coding, broadcasting, technology operations or reliability engineering and aptitude to learn then this insight day is going to be for you! You may not have thought about a career in Technology, so let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
When: 6th January 2021
Timing: 15:00 – 17:00 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky
- Understanding our software engineering + technology apprentice programmes
- Tech Taster Activities
- Skills session – Application plus hints and tips session
- Networking – with apprentices and representatives from our technology teams to hear first-hand about our opportunities next year
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
Explore Sky: Finance Apprenticeship Digital Insight Day - closed
This event is no longer taking applications. To register you interest for future events for this location, click here to complete our interest form.
You’ve probably never considered a career in Sky before – but if you’re looking for a Finance Apprenticeship that gives great support and excellent benefits, then this could be the perfect apprenticeship for you. All we’re looking for is an interest in a numerical subject, enthusiasm for all things Finance and a willingness to learn.
If you’re finishing your a-levels this year, interested in maths, economics, accounting or just have an analytical and curious mind then come along to our Finance Insight Day to find out what our Apprenticeship has to offer!
When: 16th December 2020
Timing: 15:00 – 17:00 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky
- Understanding our Finance apprenticeship programme
- Activity specific to the Finance departments
- Networking – You’ll hear from existing apprentices and employees about their career journeys in Sky and you’ll get to chat to them in an informal environment about all the cool things they do here.
Eligibility: Anyone 17+
Explore Sky: All Apprentice Programmes Digital Insight Day - closed
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Join us for our All Apprentice Programmes Digital Insight Day to learn more about our culture, products, and career opportunities. We’ll be opening our virtual doors to you to experience first-hand our innovative, collaborative, and exciting work environment.
You don’t have to know which career path you want to take after school or college, all we’re looking for is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about the breadth of opportunities available to you. So why not come along with your best friend, family member or teacher to find out more.
When: 9th December 2020
Timing: 15:00 – 17:30 approximately
Platform: WebEx (link to join will be sent to you prior to the day)
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky
- Apprenticeships at Sky introduction
- Understanding of our apprentice programmes and locations
- Apprentice Panel/ Networking – You’ll hear from existing apprentices about their career journey in Sky and you’ll get to chat to them about all the cool things they do here.
Eligibility: Anyone 16+
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