Ryan E. Yip, Ph.D.

Introduction: The Feedback Loop That Fails You’ve been there. You see a direct report struggling with a project, so you jump in with well-intentioned advice or a clear solution. You offer what you believe is helpful, constructive feedback. Instead of a breakthrough, you’re met with a wall of defensiveness. Or worse, you get quiet compliance, but you can tell the person hasn’t truly understood or…

As a leader, you’re caught in a deluge. Every day brings a new headline about a breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence that promises to change everything—again. The pace is overwhelming, and the pressure to adapt is immense. How can you possibly build a five-year plan when the technological landscape reinvents itself every five months? It’s a common dilemma, and it leaves many managers feeling…

How to Answer Any Interview Question #careerpodcast with @Mac_Prichard, Pt II

@Macs_List’s “Find Your Dream Job” #careerpodcast with @Mac_Prichard Preparing for behavioral interview questions is a crucial part of any job search. But what if you don’t have a specific answer to one of the questions you’re asked? Find Your Dream Job guest Ryan Yip says you can address it with a philosophical statement that addresses the root of the question. Another suggestion Ryan gives is…

“Find Your Dream Job” #careerpodcast with @Mac_Prichard

It was great to chat with Mac Prichard on @macslist “Find Your Dream Job” career podcast this week. Listen to my episode here.

How to Answer Any Interview Question!

OK, a bit of an overstatement, but preparing for job interviews can be daunting, and this interview tip has helped many of my clients. Common Advice for Interview Preparation I’ve found that most articles on behavioral interview preparation focus on two methods:  Practice answering common behavioral interview questions. Use the SOAR or STAR method to prepare stories of your accomplishments…

Salesforce promotes Equal Opportunity

Making up about 23% of the technical workforce and earning about 18% of computer science degrees, women are underrepresented in the technical workforce, and are leaving the industry at twice the rate as men due to the inhospitable tech environment. In addition, the lack of advancement of women technologists is staggering: the representation of women technologists declines by 50% from entry to mid…

CEO accountability on gender wage gap: “Every CEO needs to look at if they’re paying men and woman the same,” Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said at the World Economic Forum. “That is something that every single CEO can do today.”

In a study by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (April, 2012), on average, women earn 82.2% of what men earn in the 20 most common occupations for women. In software development, applications and system software, the percentage is higher: women earn 86.4% of what men earn. But the percentage of female workers in this occupation is only 18.1%. One common explanation for the wage gap is…

If you are considering a career transition, first I would recommend assessments to inventory your transferable skills. Also, it’s often easier to make one change at a time: pursue a new position with different responsibilities in your current industry or pursue a new position with similar responsibilities as your current position in your desired industry. More…

"It's so secret—managing all the things you have to do as an adult is a challenge.

“It’s so secret—managing all the things you have to do as an adult is a challenge. From doing your best on the job to taking care of yourself (and, if you have them, your kids) to trying to see friends and stay sane, we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. More…

Returning the the workforce after an absence can be challenging.

Returning the the workforce after an absence can be challenging. You could try to beef up your resume by volunteering or doing pro bono work. There are several agencies that can help you find many non-profits in need. Freelance/temp staffing agencies are also an excellent way to get your foot back in the door. More…