John Parkinson

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Chief Executive Officer at HRGO Recruitment

Ashford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

John Parkinson is the CEO of HRGO Recruitment and Eclipse Group Solutions, focused on the digital transformation of his familys business. With a background in software development and product design, he leverages technology and data to modernize the recruitment industry, informed by his studies at Cranfield School of Management.

He operates on a personal mission to "leave everyone better than I find them. " This guiding principle shapes his leadership and his vision for a transparent, human-centered service in the recruitment sector, emphasizing positive impact on clients and candidates.

John is the third-generation leader of HR GO plc, continuing the legacy of the business originally founded by his grandmother.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

AI in Recruitment
His company recently won the "AI in Recruitment Initiative of the Year" award and he led a machine learning partnership with the University of Kent.
Human-Centric Technology
He believes technology should add more humanity to the hiring process, not replace it, and has spoken out against impersonal, automated interactions for job applicants.
Digital Transformation
Since joining his family business in 2014, his primary objective has been to lead the group through an era of modernisation, innovation, and digital change.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Chief Executive Officer at HRGO Recruitment
6-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Eclipse Group Solutions Ltd.
1-2014
Director at Eclipse Group Solutions Ltd.
1-2014
Director at HR GO plc
1-2014 - 1-2024
Chief Information Officer at HR GO plc

Education

7-2016 - 7-2017
Talent Development Programme from Cranfield School of Management
9-1997 - 6-2008
Education details unavailable from The King's School, Canterbury

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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