A Bengaluru man has sparked a conversation on social media after sharing a job seeker’s unconventional email. Describing it as the “best cold email” he had ever received, he said its blunt and informal tone immediately caught his attention and set it apart from typical corporate applications.
The man, who had been involved in reviewing CVs for hiring, shared the email on X and praised the applicant’s “straight shooter attitude.” He said the message was memorable enough to be saved for future reference, prompting users to weigh in on whether directness works better than carefully crafted job pitches.
The job application was reportedly for a full-stack developer role. Along with the post, the Bengaluru-based professional shared an image from the applicant’s
pitch featuring the line, “Mujhe lelo dhada dhadd outputs dedunga …” The CV appeared to belong to an individual identified as ‘Dhiran_madhukar’, according to the post.
The deliberately direct wording immediately drew attention online, with several users discussing whether such an approach could work better than highly polished and heavily personalised job applications.
One user pointed out the potential irony of sharing the successful format publicly, writing, “”Save for later” so everyone can copy the email you liked for not sounding like everyone else. I’d love to connect!”
Another user argued that straightforward communication often works better than elaborate attempts at personalisation, saying, “Direct beats clever almost every time. One clear reason you reached out beats three paragraphs of personalization theater.”
The post also prompted some users to jokingly express interest in the applicant himself. One person commented, “Pls forward it to me if you’re not hiring him.”
Another offered a more detailed take on why the email may have worked, saying, “The best cold emails earn the read before they ask for the reply. The straight-shooter tone works because it makes the fit obvious; I’d keep the first CTA to one low-friction question and test it against a more personalized opener. Clarity beats cleverness.”
The discussion then shifted towards the importance of keeping job applications simple and easy to understand. One user summed up the approach by saying, “The format that wins is usually boringly clear. Subject, one trigger, one ask. Everything else is noise.”
Best cold email I ever got. (Save for later)
Definitely made me stop. Loved the straight shooter attitude. pic.twitter.com/9AFC76QZbz
— Devanshpawan (@Devanshpawan1) September 11, 2026
For some, the unconventional pitch was also a lesson in moving away from overly formal workplace language. One user admitted, “Abb toh mujhe bhi aisehi karna padega, waise bhi to the point sounds better than professional.”
Disclaimer: This article is based on user-generated content. The claims made in the original post have not been independently verified by News18.
