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April 13, 2015 5 Signs It's Time for a New Job By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic If you're paralyzed with indecision, consider this list.

Finance The Most Common Mistake People Make In Calculating ROI by Joe Knight Profit is not the same as cash. Career planning What to Do If You Feel Stuck in the Wrong Career by Dana Rousmaniere A Q&A with Patty McCord, former chief talent officer at Netflix. Hiring Wearing Luxury Brands Makes You Seem More Qualified for the Job by JM Olejarz A new study examines the impact of logos on hiring. Collaboration Building Relationships in Cultures That Don't Do Small Talk by Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn Lay the groundwork for a long-term connection. Negotiating How to Negotiate Nicely Without Being a Pushover by Carolyn O'Hara Stress "we" over "I." Collaboration The Subtle Ways Our Screens Are Pushing Us Apart by Karen Sobel-Lojeski The creation of "virtual distance" and how it affects our lives. Employee retention Why You Should Watch Out for Your 5-Year Job Anniversary by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman Don't let yourself become a prisoner. Managing yourself Managing the Critical Voices Inside Your Head by Peter Bregman Know when to listen and when to ignore.

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