A Reddit user shared a job experience that has sparked discussion online. After being rejected for a business analyst role at a company they were eager to join, the candidate took the unusual step of emailing the CEO directly, requesting another opportunity.
Risk Pays Off
“I explained that I felt that I was confident in my skills and really felt that i got the job only in the end to get rejected, and asked for a chance to redo it,” the user wrote. Surprisingly, the company granted a second shot through a trial period, which could lead to a full-time offer if the candidate performs well.
Driven or Desperate?
The Reddit user reflected on how their action might be perceived. “Well now I’m curious how do you think the company sees me after this? Desperate, I couldn’t take ‘no’ for an a