The Economic Times

'I was laid off 3 times in 2 years': Candidate applied to 50 companies in 4 months. 29 rejected him, 15 never replied. Job interview shares why she hired him

A Delhi-based entrepreneur shared the story of a candidate who was laid off three times in two years and applied to 50 companies over four months. He received 29 rejections and 15 unanswered applications, yet kept detailed records to remind himself he was still trying. During his interview, she found him sharp, experienced and composed under pressure. She hired him, believing the process had failed him, not his ability.