Keep a "Good Stuff" File

Recruiting and Sales are a tough business in that the highs are great highs and lows are great lows.
The trick to keeping your sanity is to remember that if you are doing your job properly everything will even out in the end.
In those times that you need a little reinforcement that you are a great recruiter and salesperson, or if you need a little pick up, keep a file (written and digital) of all the compliments and nice letters you receive.
Keeping these positive statements in a place you can remember them, and not just see them, reinforces positive energy and outlook about your skills, profession, clients, candidates, and life.
Research by Objective Management Group shows that a salespersons/recruiters outlook can definitely affect performance when it comes to sales.
The more positive an outlook the better you will do in your role and the opposite holds true as well.

I like to keep my "Good Stuff" files sorted by employer and I keep a paper copy in a  binder and a digital copy. Below is a list of some of the compliments I've gotten recently from candidates and clients from my last position. So what does the tiger picture stand for in a post about keeping a good file you might ask. Nothing except tigers are cool and awe inspiring.
Thank you all!
Ev
A heck of A Nice Guy

Hey Everet,

Has anyone told you lately that you're awesome? Thanks a lot for sending me out for this one. That description sounds great!
-Roy

This one makes me laugh becuase of the name he calls me:
Subject: RE: Student Professional Experice Pro
My name is Michael Scalf and I am very interest in meeting with Mr. Kamikazes to discuss career opportunities and what steps I take next.
Feel free to contact me by phone at (414) 614-6375 and I will make time in my schedule to come in.
Thank you for contacting me and I look forward to meeting with you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Michael Scalf

King Sh*t
That is all I have been hearing in my head since then! Classic. Thank-you for trying to set him straight. Holy crap.
Let me know when you are downtown so we can do lunch. 
Tammy
Vice President of Human Resources

Hi… It has been awhile…. Thanks for doing your blog. It is a great “break” during the day. I liked your thoughts regarding the Middle Aged applicant.
I hope you and your family are doing well. Take Care!
Gail F.

Career Services here is far far better than MATC.
Gary C.

Above all, thank you for the call this morning. You provided a lot of valuable insight that I will be taking to the GCD Capstone Monday night as well as spreading to those DEGD/VC graduates that will listen. Have a great weekend and I will be sure to share any success stories I have with this group!
Thanks,
Devon-Director of Career Services

Please join me in thanking and congratulating our Career Services department for being fourth in the company for 2013 employment results for our graduates.
Yesterday was the cut-off for schools to report the 2013 results for the disclosures new students and reentry students receive.
This is information is not something we can share with current or prospective students but you played a part in getting them to the finish line so I thought you would want to know our local results!
THANKS.
Liz-Campus Director

Please help me congratulate Aleks and Everet Kamikawa, our Career Services team, for being selected as the best CS team in the Midwest. This is a great honor and now the team will compete against the winners from the other 13 districts to see who wins the national award. Great job!!
Jarvis-Campus Director

Congratulations on being named CS Team of the Year for the Midwest District!
You have done an outstanding job this year and this award is well deserved!!
Thanks for all you are doing for our grads-you are making a difference in their lives.
Your team now competes at the national level so good luck and let’s hope Jarvis comes back from CMM with the “win”!!
THANKS AGAIN!!
Liz-Regional Director

You are a "Doll". Thank you very much.
Suzanne...

From: Ewa
To: Aleksandra
Cc: Jarvis; Everet
Subject: Everet's presentation
Hey Aleks,
As I was observing Kevin’s class this AM I had a pleasure to hear Everet’s presentation.
It was great to see Everet’s passion, his straight forward approach and most of all his interactions with students.
Kindly,
Ewa

You. Are. Awesome – thanks so much!!!
Missy Helgerson-Associate Recruiter-IT

On top of knowing techies, Everet is a very kind as well!
Thanks,
Jacob F

Cute blogs, Everet!
Lori B

Another comment that makes me laugh!
The most outrageous comment someone said I still can't believe to this day...they didn't show up to the interview because their poop was green and not brown. How do you respond to that! lol
Sharyl O

Everet,
I would like to sincerely thank you for your help in finding this position!
I know you probably don't hear it often enough for all the leg work you do.
So, Thank you! I start on Jan 22nd officially.
Sincerely, Mark K

Hi… It has been awhile…. Thanks for doing your blog. It is a great “break” during the day. I liked your thoughts regarding the Middle Aged applicant.
I hope you and your family are doing well. Take Care!
Gail F.-Employee Relations Consultant

Thank you for sending the articles, and continuing to provide clean humor. (Can you guess which article I read? )
Mark

You got some pretty nice links and to respond on your closing quote of every email or post you do, you truly are "A heck of a nice guy!"
Jerry B.

I don't care if it old, THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! You and the rest of the career services team work your hind ends off and deserve more than a pat on the back.
Michael F.

Keep sending this good stuff; especially the material that agrees with my philosophies!
Sharing is caring!
Kathy

I always look forward to your humor.
Susan Fischer

Thanks for doing a awesome job Everet with out your guidance I would be lost in a jungle of careers.
Eric Coats

P.S. Your recruiting blog always brightens my day!
Crystal LK

Either way, I hope you continue putting out great content through your blog. It has been a sincere pleasure to read.
Thanks
Alissa A

Everet –
Loved those. I love watching old Sesame Street clips w/ my kids on youtube, but haven’t seen those ones! Very good tie –ins to your points as well! I don’t deal w/ this aspect of HR much, but you have good stuff to share! Hope all is well.
Becky

Hey Everet, you’re obviously younger than I. I did not “grow up” with the Muppets. I did, however, babysit for kids who had Grover, Cookie, Kermit and Ernie as role models. Thanks for the perspective.
Carole W.
Vice President Human Resources

The Muppets idea is killer. Loved it.
Veronica W.

It has been a sincere pleasure to read your great content.
Sincerely,
Jasmine H.

It has been a sincere pleasure to read your great content.
Thanks for your time!
Helene S.

Tonight -- 40Plus presents
"Why They say No!" with Mr. Everet Kamikawa; President, The Recruiter Network of Southeast Wisconsin
7 -- 8:45 pm The Brookfield Library
1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield


"Please tell me if you only want to be removed from the list, or if I should never ever call you again and why. I will call you to follow up! Thank you for reading!"
Gotta love it – how many people aren’t paying attention?
Just want to say I enjoy the articles.
Judy H.

Everet,
very frustrating at times when cold calling but your posts and blog has got me inspired again.
Brian K.

You are a Heck of a nice guy! We always find a way to compensate our friends for helping us network.
Kathy S.

Hi Everet!
I read your blog & enjoyed it very much! :)
So I would like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
- Yasmine M.

Everet: Thanks, Of course I went right to the jokes and they are actually pretty good! Boy you have been improving, I will look for you on the Jay Leno show. Barb N. is a recent excellent recruiter hire here at R----- and she is handling the Security Specialist positions. Please include Barb on any college career fair information or any leads on excellent students you are aware of.
Barb’s direct line i...
Thanks
John Q.

I Just got off the phone with Ryan’s mother, Alice and she wanted to thank all of us for assisting her son on his educational journey and for the work in helping him find a job.
It is phone calls like these that confirm for me that we are doing the right thing for our students.
Thank you all for your dedication to our students.
Jarvis-Campus Director

Guys,
Thank you very much for the class. I especially appreciate the help in making a better resume and the help in creating my portfolio. Even though I have been working in my profession for several years now the knowledge I gained from this class will be very helpful in years to come as I look to redirect my career and improve my benefits package. So thank you again.
Sencerly;
Chris G.

Everett –
Thanks for your email. I want to compliment you –I think this is one of the best examples I’ve seen of a Newsletter that delivers value.
Short. Sweet.
And the jokes were the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re inspiring me to launch mine.
Oh and by the way – could I convince you to come talk to my candidates here sometime? An hour or so?
Laura PB
Career Management Consultant

You. Are. Awesome – thanks so much!!!
Jamie G.-Senior Recruiter

"Thanks for posting another interesting article, Ev! You drew me in with Kermit, of course. Have you read "Influence" by Robert Cialdini -- excellent book describing personal stories and research about the psychological principals that direct human behavior (and help drive sales) -- reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity."
Marilynn M. MLIS (Independent Project Consultant & Research Librarian)

Great Job Ev!!
Aleksandra H. Director Of Career Services

Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:34 AM
Subject: Everet Kamikawa new CSS
Team please welcome Everet,
He is a 16 year veteran of sales and recruitment marketing having worked at WisconsinJobs.com and Job Connection here in Milwaukee.
He is an avid fan of Brewers baseball, racing, and fishing. In his spare time he races slot cars and photographs sports and concerts. In past lives he has been a professional studio photographer and photojournalist, and radio announcer. This experience will help him as a CSS and he will be working with the CNS, VC, and DEGD programs.
Please feel free to stop by Career Services to welcome him with a bagel.
Scott T.-Director of Career Services