Neil Hardy

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Founder at Hardy Search & Selection

Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Neil is the founder of Hardy Search & Selection, a specialized recruitment firm for the games industry he started in 2017. He champions a personal, craft-based approach to hiring, moving beyond transactional relationships to build exceptional teams. People who have worked with him describe him as communicative, friendly, and genuinely caring.

Outside of work, Neil co-founded Knights4Charity, an organization that arranges engaging sporting events for charitable causes. He has participated in several demanding fundraising challenges, including marathon running and long-distance rowing, to raise money and awareness for local and international charities.

Unique fact: Neil and his team attempted to set a Guinness World Record by running a marathon while carrying a five-man Viking longboat.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Games Industry Talent
Founded his firm to elevate teams and shape studio futures in the gaming world, viewing hiring as a craft rather than a transaction.
Hiring Transparency
Believes transparency is key in modern hiring, as candidates are more informed than ever and can see beyond shiny corporate messaging.
Candidate Experience
Actively discusses improving the interview process, sharing advice on impactful questions and critiquing common interview tropes.

Media Appearances

Neil has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2017
Founder at Hardy Search & Selection
6-2015 - 9-2017
Co-Founder at Knights4Charity
5-2015 - 9-2017
Co-Founder and Marketing Recruitment Specialist at EllisKnight Bespoke Recruitment
6-2014 - 5-2015
Manager and Marketing Recruitment Specialist at Wells Tobias Recruitment Limited
7-2002 - 6-2014
Senior Business Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment

Education

1986 - 1988
Education details unavailable from Yateley sixth form
1981 - 1988
Education details unavailable from Yateley Comprehensive

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Insights For Selling To Neil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neil is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neil

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neil move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Neil take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Neil

Personality Compatibility


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