An ordinary shopping trip to Reliance Digital changed a salesman’s life when Ankit Aggarwal, CEO of Unstop, discovered his talent. While buying a printer, Mr. Aggarwal met Sandeep, a sales assistant eager to upskill as a front-end developer. Impressed by Sandeep’s enthusiasm, he set a spontaneous challenge to build an app. Sandeep’s dedication resulted in a successful project, leading to his hiring at Unstop. This incident highlighted how casual conversations can uncover hidden talent and create opportunities. The story, shared on LinkedIn, went viral, with users praising the approach and emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential in unconventional hiring scenarios.
A routine shopping excursion to Reliance Digital changed the course of a salesman’s career when a customer recognized his hidden talent. Ankit Aggarwal, CEO of Unstop, shared this extraordinary hiring tale on LinkedIn, where it quickly gained traction.
Mr. Aggarwal entered an electronics store with the intention of purchasing a printer, but he left with more than just an item—he discovered a potential new team member.
In recounting the experience, Mr. Aggarwal noted, “I hired someone while buying a printer! Sandeep at Reliance Digital helped me with my purchase. During our conversation, he revealed that he was upskilling to become a front-end developer—learning, enhancing his skills, and actively looking for opportunities.”
Recognizing his passion, Mr. Aggarwal chose to assess Sandeep’s skills immediately. “I saw promise and said, ‘Create a small app for us as an assignment.’ There were no formal applications, just a genuine opportunity to display his talents,” he elaborated.
Sandeep embraced the challenge, put in hard work, and delivered results. Impressed by his commitment and performance, Mr. Aggarwal invited him to join the Unstop team. “It was unplanned, and it wasn’t a recruitment campaign—just a casual conversation that blossomed into an opportunity,” he reflected.
He concluded the post with an uplifting thought: “Talent exists everywhere. Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation. We truly exemplified our motto at Unstop—Where Talent Meets Opportunities!”
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The post quickly garnered attention on LinkedIn, with several users praising Mr. Aggarwal’s initiative.
One user commented, “What an amazing story, Ankit. The chance you gave Sandeep will be a pivotal moment for him. Thrilled for both of you.”
“A founder is always on the lookout for talent, Ankit! Always scouting for great individuals,” remarked another user.
“Sometimes, I truly wish for an opportunity like this to come my way too!” expressed a third user.
“It’s inspiring to witness how a simple conversation can lead to new opportunities. Kudos to Sandeep for taking the initiative in his upskilling journey. This truly emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential in others and being open to unconventional hiring paths,” commended a fourth user.