Simon was educated at The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia where he earned a B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Physical Geography. He began his professional career as a physical geographer writing environmental impact statements. He then started his technical sales career selling machines for Canon Copier Australia. He joined Triad Software in 1984 as a salesman where he developed a nationwide distribution company specializing in the Pick database operating system and related hardware and software. Triad Software achieved international recognition as one of the top Pick resellers in the world.
Simon moved to the United States in 1987 where he provided coaching and consulting services in business management, technical sales, and marketing to Triad Software and several other clients. He sold his share in Triad to his business partner in 1995. Simon continued to develop his expertise in staffing, career counselling, and coaching. He has worked with industry leading companies including ViaSat, ENCAD a Division of Kodak, Bond International Software, Adecco , Stac a.k.a. Previo, and Source Services now known as Kforce Professional Staffing.
He is a Certified Independent Trainer for Competency Based Interviewing®. SittingXlegged is his blog on ere.net about Corporate Recruitment: what works and what doesn't plus other musings. Simon is an accomplished author of technical articles, a monthly news column, press releases, and company newsletters. He has been published internationally in print and on the Web. Simon lives in San Diego, California with his wife and two children. He is a passionate golfer who asserts that most of life’s lessons are available on the golf course.
Hi Simon,
I left this message for Jacob as well. Perhaps you can give me some insight about my interest.
I am thinking about starting a new website for nurses where we can meet, chat, and share.
I have an idea for a name. Any advice related to finding out if the name is already in use? Also do you have any suggestions on how I should go about building this website and how to drive nurses to it?
And lastly, any information related to cost to build and maintain?
Heating up all right. Just got back from a 2 week vacation where there was 87% humidity and 92+ heat. It actually seems much cooler here. Take the dry heat over humidity any day.
So......I'm either in air conditioning, in the pool, or on the lake with the boat in my spare time. You do get use to it and adjust your life style accordingly. Drink LOTS of water!!!!
Hope all is well with you and you are enjoying your summer.
Yes, I am looking for a new gig. You asked what
would be my perfect job would be? The answer is
an opportunity to grow and be challenged
professionally and learn new technologies along
with building new and exciting relationships.
Let me know if you hear of anything...the economy
is slow and beggars can't be choosy.
Good to connect. I am launching "Want to be a Big Biller?" on ning. The intention of the site is in the title(!) and it would be good to see you as a member. The hope is to create a self improvement recruitment site with videos, discussions, interviews etc. PLease take a look http://bigbiller.ning.com
Thanks Simon. I just found this site the other day and am still learning to navigate around it. However, it already appears to be a great site to remain connected with peers. Thanks.
Great to see you on this space! I'll definitely spread the word about this site.
Best,
Heather
At 10:42am on February 5th, 2008, Renee Mathis said…
At 10:01am on February 5th, 2008, Renee Mathis said… Hi Simon,
Actually, I am trying to find out if any Healthcare recruiters know of any RN's mainly Critical Care who are going to be or might want to move to the Seattle,WA area. The specific area is Bellevue, WA. It is a beautiful suburb of Seattle with great schools, housing and a $10,000 retention bonus for F/T Critical Care Nurses with relo assistance as well. As you know this area is known for Microsoft, Amazon.com, Starbucks and Nordstroms headquarters to name a few. I'm sure you also know the weather is quite different from San Diego, but some people want to relocate or will be relocating for other reasons.
I asked if this is a good venue because this is a job for RN"s. If this is not the place, please let me know.
Thanks sooooooooo much! I'm inviting my friend Kirsti Rizzs to join. She's a great recruiter in Washington State @ Overlake Hospital in Bellevue.
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I left this message for Jacob as well. Perhaps you can give me some insight about my interest.
I am thinking about starting a new website for nurses where we can meet, chat, and share.
I have an idea for a name. Any advice related to finding out if the name is already in use? Also do you have any suggestions on how I should go about building this website and how to drive nurses to it?
And lastly, any information related to cost to build and maintain?
Thank you so much for your time,
Renee
Do you think the CBI certification would be a valuable tool for me?
Thanks,
Renee
So......I'm either in air conditioning, in the pool, or on the lake with the boat in my spare time. You do get use to it and adjust your life style accordingly. Drink LOTS of water!!!!
Hope all is well with you and you are enjoying your summer.
Cyndi
Yes, I am looking for a new gig. You asked what
would be my perfect job would be? The answer is
an opportunity to grow and be challenged
professionally and learn new technologies along
with building new and exciting relationships.
Let me know if you hear of anything...the economy
is slow and beggars can't be choosy.
Thanks,
Gloria
This is a great site! There's a lot of people I know already on the site. It's a great way to stay professionally connected, yet locally focused.
Jeff
Great to see you on this space! I'll definitely spread the word about this site.
Best,
Heather
Actually, I am trying to find out if any Healthcare recruiters know of any RN's mainly Critical Care who are going to be or might want to move to the Seattle,WA area. The specific area is Bellevue, WA. It is a beautiful suburb of Seattle with great schools, housing and a $10,000 retention bonus for F/T Critical Care Nurses with relo assistance as well. As you know this area is known for Microsoft, Amazon.com, Starbucks and Nordstroms headquarters to name a few. I'm sure you also know the weather is quite different from San Diego, but some people want to relocate or will be relocating for other reasons.
I asked if this is a good venue because this is a job for RN"s. If this is not the place, please let me know.
Thanks sooooooooo much! I'm inviting my friend Kirsti Rizzs to join. She's a great recruiter in Washington State @ Overlake Hospital in Bellevue.
Thanks again,
Renee
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