The job rejection of a Google engineer for being “too good” goes viral: how Internet users react (Image source: X/Anu Sharma)
New Delhi: Annu Sharma, software engineer at Google based in Delhi, has become an internet sensation after sharing an unusual story of job rejection. Posting on X (formerly known as Twitter), Sharma revealed that a startup rejected her, citing her qualifications as “too good” for the position she had applied for.
Sharing a screenshot of the rejection letter, he expressed surprise and said, “I didn’t know that being overqualified could lead to rejection.”
What did the recruiter say?
The message from the recruiter explained the reason for the rejection and said: “After reviewing your resume, we found that your skills and qualifications are far above what this position requires. In our experience, candidates with such high credentials may not find the job attractive and often leave soon after joining.”
Post by Annu Sharma
Sharma’s post shared just a day ago has garnered over 55,000 views. Take a look at the post:
How do Internet users react?
Several users interacted with the post and shared similar experiences of being rejected for jobs despite being highly qualified.
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