Paras Chopra, founder of software company Wingify, recently encountered an unconventional job application tactic. The applicant offered to pay $500 (approximately Rs 41,000) to secure a position at the company.
Applicant’s Unique Proposition
- Offered to pay $500 upfront upon being hired.
- Agreed to termination and forfeiture of the money if performance wasn’t satisfactory within the first week.
This is how you get attention!
— Paras Chopra (@paraschopra) May 3, 2024
(Obviously won’t take money but very impressed with the pitch) pic.twitter.com/mlJIL0154u
Chopra, impressed by the applicant’s boldness, shared a screenshot of the message on social media. While he clarified he wouldn’t accept the money, the message sparked a conversation about creative job application strategies.
- Some people praised the applicant’s approach for grabbing attention.
- Others expressed concern that it might set an undesirable precedent for job applications.
This isn’t the first instance of job seekers resorting to unique methods to stand out. Recently, an applicant sent his resume along with a pizza to a company CEO, highlighting his desire for an internship.
About Wingify and Paras Chopra
- Paras Chopra founded Wingify, a software company, in 2009.
- A gold medalist from Delhi College of Engineering, Chopra received recognition from Forbes on their 30 under 30 lists for both India and Asia.
- He is also the founder of Nintee and VWO.
This incident highlights the lengths some job seekers are willing to go to in a competitive job market. Chopra found the strategy impressive, but it’s unclear whether it will catch on as a trend.
