With competition increasing at every level, it seems that even looking for a job requires you to constantly think out-of-the-box. And what this Bangalore-based job seeker did to grab the attention of employers shows a great amount of creativity and netizens call it a ‘masterstroke’.
Aman Khandelwal from Bengaluru presented his resume in a box of pineapple pastries to some start-ups donating as a food delivery executive. He later posted a picture of himself wearing a Zomato T-shirt and a box of pastries on social media. Each pastry box contained a note that said, “Most resumes end up in the trash. But mine in your stomach.”
He tweeted along with the picture, “Dropped up as a Zomato delivery boy, I delivered my resume in a box of pastries. Gave it to a group of startups in Bengaluru.”
Khandelwal has completed his MBA from Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR) in Pune. He is currently looking for the role of Management Trainee. He also shared his LinkedIn profile in the next tweet. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Rajasthan University.
Even though the stunt impressed the netizens, it did not go down with Zomato. The company commented, “Hey Aman, hope your ‘gig’ gave you something worthwhile. The idea was great, the execution – top of the line, the impersonation – not so great.”
How netizens react to the stunt
This is the exact template of the person who delivered a resume with donuts in the US. Should have delivered biryani, said one.
Wonderful I hope you get the job of your dreams!, Another wished him all the best.
Out-of-the-box thinking, initiative, energy. They will definitely take a look at the resume.
Great! Definitely a @peakbengaluru moment! But I will not try this in real Bengaluru, said another.