Job seeker's 'old-school' application has top Swiggy executive's attention. See post

In a digital age where most job applications are sent via a click, a designer took a refreshingly analog approach that has a top Swiggy executive's attention. 

In Short

• A job seeker's 'old-school' application has top Swiggy executive's attention
• The job seeker sent a physical letter to Saptarshi Prakash
• Prakash shared the unusual experience in a post on X

In a digital age where most job applications are sent via a click over mail, a designer took an "old-school" approach – sending a physical letter to a top Swiggy executive.

Saptarshi Prakash, Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Design at Swiggy, shared the unusual experience in a post on X.

“Received a physical letter from a designer wanting to join Swiggy with a concept. In a digital age, this old-school approach stood out To the sender: We may not have a role now, but please email me—I’d love to see your idea! If anyone knows of design openings, please share them,” Prakash said in his post.

The letter detailed a concept the designer believed could enhance the Swiggy app’s user experience. They expressed genuine enthusiasm, saying, “I would love to have the opportunity to present it to you and the teamâ€æ What I am truly hoping for is a single opportunity to express myself and showcase my work in front of you.”

Though Prakash clarified that Swiggy wasn’t hiring for UX/UI roles at the moment, he was intrigued by the effort and invited the applicant to share their ideas via email.

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The post soon went viral, with several users sharing their thoughts in the comments section.

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Clearly, the determination behind this “old-school” job application made a lasting impression — proof that sometimes, thinking outside the inbox can make all the difference.