Episode 8: Interview with Tim Sprangers
When job markets become unpredictable, knowing which factors you can actually influence makes all the difference between endless applications and securing your target position.
Our newest Courage to Advance conversation features Tim Sprangers, CEO and founder of Orin Rice, a Seattle-based sales recruiting firm that connects exceptional sales talent with leading Northwest companies. Drawing from his extensive recruiting background, Tim shares practical wisdom about what he describes as today’s “uncertain market” – where hiring managers and candidates alike hesitate to commit.
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Conversation Highlights
- Why today’s hiring paralysis requires different tactics than during boom or bust cycles
- How treating your job search like a measurable sales process reveals exactly where to improve
- The essential choice when changing careers: build on your functional expertise or industry knowledge
- What actually catches a recruiter’s eye in those crucial 6-10 seconds (substance trumps style)
- The genuine value of relationship-building before you need it, especially during market hesitation
- Why thoughtful questions often reveal more about you than your answers to standard prompts
Notable Quote from Tim Sprangers
“You can control the input. Sometimes you can’t control the output. You can put a lot of effort into it, but you can’t necessarily make somebody hire you. And so you’ve got to control the things that you can, which is your effort and your energy and the time that you’re putting into it.” — Tim Sprangers
Free Resource
Based on Tim’s practical guidance, we’ve created a field guide to help you confidently navigate shifting job markets. This resource includes:
- A practical job search checklist covering each phase of your campaign
- Revealing questions that demonstrate your value while uncovering essential insights
- Practical advice for standing out when competition intensifies
- A weekly tracking system to maintain momentum and resilience
About Tim Sprangers
Tim Sprangers founded Orin Rice, a Seattle-based sales recruiting firm that connects sales professionals with leading Pacific Northwest companies. Before launching his firm eleven years ago, Tim worked in business-to-business sales, giving him firsthand understanding of both sides of the hiring equation. His approach prioritizes fit and quality over volume, helping companies and candidates form lasting, productive relationships through careful matching of needs and capabilities.
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“Transformative Leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about having the courage to find them.”
