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Swiggy reacts to engineer’s ‘pookie’ internship pitch: ‘Big boss ko pasand aaya toh..’

Not just Swiggy, others have also shown interest in the engineer’s pitch that he shared on LinkedIn. He used social media trends and memes in his pitch.

Updated on: Mar 4, 2025, 11:41:52 IST
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An engineer is winning hearts on LinkedIn with his post addressed to Swiggy. He created an interesting pitch for an internship to grab the attention of “pookie” Swiggy. In the post, the man explained in detail why he is a perfect fit for the social media team of the food delivery service.

An engineer shared a pitch on LinkedIn to be a part of Swiggy’s social media team. (LinkedIn/Sharvin Shitole)
An engineer shared a pitch on LinkedIn to be a part of Swiggy’s social media team. (LinkedIn/Sharvin Shitole)

“Swiggy wale hire kare aur hum pitch na kare aisa toh ho nahi sakta! Dear Swiggy ki social media team, I saw you are looking for a social media intern. Toh yeh raha mera ek masaledaar pitch to work in your social media team! P.S. If you like this pitch, tag the right folks at Swiggy! Kya Swiggy muzhe hire karega?” Sharvin Shitole wrote in his post.

Also Read: Swiggy Food CEO reveals 4 qualities he looks for while hiring: ‘If I am stuck with his person…’

The post he shared starts by addressing Swiggy as “Pookie.” He then goes on to explain that though he is an engineer, he loves social media and is looking forward to being considered for this position.

How did Swiggy react?

What did social media say?

Shitole’s post impressed many, with some expressing how they want to get in touch with him to offer work. An individual posted, “Swiggy ke social media ka fafda crispy hai, par yeh banda usme engagement ki jalebi jaisi mithas daal dega! Awesome pitch Sharvin Shitole.” Another added, “This is so cool!” A third expressed, “I loveeee thissss.” A fourth wrote, “Swiggy Hire him already.”

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This is not the first time an eager applicant has used social media to reach out to Swiggy and show their creativity. In 2023, a man’s 11-page job pitch for Swiggy took social media by storm.

“Copywriter hungry for Swiggy! Hi Swiggy, saw your post about hiring copywriters. Hungry for my skills? See my deck,” read the first page of the pitch. The applicant explained why he was the right fit for the company while describing himself as humorous and revealing that he was an aspiring stand-up comedian.”

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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