Delhi CEO Offers Developer Job to Salesman While Buying Printer: ‘Talent Is Everywhere’

Delhi CEO Offers Developer Job to Salesman While Buying Printer: In a turn of serendipitous events, a very ordinary shopping trip to the Reliance Digital showroom became a life-changing occasion for a salesman, who, as a customer, saw his untapped potential. Ankit Aggarwal, founder-CEO of Unstop, posted the unexpected hiring incident on LinkedIn, where it has gone viral.

He had gone to buy a printer, but instead of just the purchase, he left with a new team member.

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From selling gadgets to building apps

Recounting the story, Aggarwal wrote, “I hired someone while buying a printer! Sandeep at Reliance Digital assisted me with my purchase. As we spoke, he mentioned that he was upskilling to become a front-end developer. He was learning, improving, and actively looking for opportunities.”

Seeing the spark in Sandeep, Aggarwal decided to put him on the spot and test his skills right then and there. “I saw potential & asked, ‘Build a small app for us as an assignment.’ No formal applications, just a real chance to showcase his skills,” he explained.

Sandeep took the challenge seriously, worked hard, and really delivered, and impressed CEO Aggarwal with his dedication and performance enough for a place on the Unstop team. “It wasn’t planned, and it wasn’t a recruitment drive. It was just a casual conversation that turned into an opportunity,” Aggarwal reflected.

He concluded the post with an encouraging message: “Talent is everywhere. Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation. We truly embodied our motto at Unstop—Where Talent Meets Opportunities!”

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Social media applauds the unconventional hiring

The comment section on LinkedIn became flooded with users congratulating Aggarwal for his approach and Sandeep for his grit.

One user commented, “This is what leadership is about—recognising talent where others may overlook it.” Another user wrote, “A true testament to how skills matter more than degrees. Kudos to both of you!”

Many were inspired by the story, with one remarking, “This should be a wake-up call for recruiters. Real skills over resumes any day!” Another added, “Hard work and the right opportunity can change lives. This is proof!”

A user summed up the sentiment by saying, “This is why continuous learning is crucial. You never know when the right moment will come.”

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