Ep. #3 Skills? Check. Wardrobe? Disaster: Lessons in Candidate Prep with Jason Roberts at Cielo Talent

Workplace realities hit hard when the perfect candidate shows up dressed for disaster. Think killer skills, disastrous style—straight from a comedy of errors. From navigating high-stakes H-1B sponsorships to a suit swap nightmare, this episode dives into the hilariously unplanned side of recruiting and high commissions on the line.

In this episode, we talk with Jason Roberts to look at recruiting fails, candidate prep, wardrobe malfunctions, H-1B visa challenges, commission-driven recruiting, real-life agency stories, recruiter improvisation, last-minute fixes, onboarding disasters, cultural missteps, and high-stakes interview moments.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why candidate prep is more than just checking resumes.

2. Cultural differences can impact interview expectations and attire.

3. The power of improvisation in high-stakes recruiting.

4. How a wardrobe malfunction nearly derailed a major deal.

5. Importance of managing expectations with clients and candidates.

6. High-stakes commissions bring both thrills and risks to recruiting.

This limited series is brought to you by FAMA, Modern Candidate Screening. Talent teams use FAMA to improve candidate quality, create safe and inclusive workplaces and place the right leadership for their organizations.

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Guest Info

• Jason Roberts, Senior Vice President at Cielo Talent

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasrober/

• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cielo-talent/

• Micole Garatti, Director of Product & Content Marketing at Fama Technologies

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmicole/

• Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fama-tech/

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