This IIT-K graduate put himself up on sale on Flipkart to land a job!

As it turns out, cut-throat competition for every position available makes landing the dream job all the more impossible. But what can make you stand out from the hundreds of hopefuls vying for the same job as you are is how innovative you are with your resume.

Remember Nina Mufleh, the girl who really really wanted to work for Airbnb but had no luck getting in even after applying to all job listings and emailing the company uncountable times? She could’ve given up, but instead she channeled her determination into a website resembling Airbnb which showcased her knowledge regarding the travel industry. This unusual resume of hers attracted instant attention, with the CEO himself getting in touch with her and finalising a meeting.

And, her case is not just a one-off instance. Now, an IIT-Kharagpur alumni has put himself up on sale on Flipkart’s website as his resume, in hopes of landing a job!

All Akash Neeraj Mittal, a 6-pointer wanted was to work with Flipkart as its Product Manager but the only question was- why should Flipkart hire him?

And, after a stroke of genius- he gave them a reason.

Using Flipkart’s standard template, Mittal created a resume which included putting himself up for sale on the website, along with including features, product Specifications, dimensions and details of his education and achievements. To make his resume all the more authentic, he included reviews, as well. Basically, all the information anyone would require incase they were in the mood to buy the product-him, in this case!


And, guess what? Mittal is also a published author.

Explaining what made him take this unusual step, Mittal said, "When you are a 6-pointer and competing with best of the best minds of the country, you know how hard it is to land a job. You start doing some crazy and random stuff to stand out from the crowd. This is my resume for Flipkart's APM Profile. I didn't get an interview call though, but I hope it will bring a smile on someone's face."

Incase you were wondering, his price tag is set at Rs 27, 60,200. True to Flipkart’s values, the delivery is obviously free of cost!

There’s also a lifetime warranty and because it’s sold by IIT-Kharagpur, there’s also a guarantee- ‘Best since 1951!’

To sum it up in his words, "They wanted someone who could sell a product. I sold myself to them."

Well, Mittal had us convinced. All eyes on the Bansals now!