In a heartwarming display of ambition and creativity, a Zomato delivery executive in Bengaluru slipped a handwritten note into a customer’s food order — not to apologize for a delay, but to pitch himself for a summer internship in marketing.
The customer, Nikhil C, a solutions engineer based in Bengaluru, discovered the note tucked inside his order and shared a photo of it on LinkedIn. He described how he and his colleague Yash Kondewar had placed a late-night food order while working at Shopflo, only to receive something far more inspiring along with their meal.
The handwritten note read:
“I am a college student looking for a summer internship in marketing (NOT sales). Do contact me.”
The delivery executive also included his phone number and a modest apology on the back: “Sorry for my terrible handwriting.”
Nikhil was deeply moved by the gesture.
“That note hit me,” he wrote. “Amidst the hustle of deliveries, this person still took a shot at reaching out — handwritten, bold, and hopeful. It reminded me that opportunities don’t always come through formal channels — sometimes, they’re scribbled on paper in the middle of a delivery run.”
The post quickly gained traction, with LinkedIn users lauding the delivery partner’s courage and ingenuity.
“It takes tons of courage to do the ‘not so obvious thing’ and put yourself in a vulnerable spot (at least in your mind). Hope they found the internship,” one user commented.
Another wrote, “As a college student myself, this really inspired me. It’s not easy to put yourself out there like that, especially in such an unconventional way. Huge respect to the delivery partner for being bold and creative!”
Amid the flood of support, a commenter named Karan Andani came forward — revealing himself as the author of the note.
Karan’s bold approach not only caught the attention of a growing online audience, but also served as a powerful reminder: sometimes, all it takes is a handwritten note to open unexpected doors.