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Woman attaches Blinkit invoice instead of CV in job application: ‘I am my own worst enemy’
A woman shared her job application blunder after sending a Blinkit invoice instead of her resume.
A woman’s job application mix up has left social media users amused after she accidentally attached a Blinkit invoice instead of her resume. The incident came to light after the applicant, Himanshi, shared a screenshot of the email exchange on X, turning her mistake into a moment of collective humour online.
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In the now viral post, the email begins on a polite note with the recruiter writing, “Hi Himanshi,” followed by, “Thanks for your application.” However, the tone quickly shifts when the sender highlights an unusual error. “But you have attached your Blinkit invoice,” the email reads, pointing out that instead of a CV or relevant document, a grocery delivery bill had been uploaded.
Himanshi shared the screenshot with a candid caption that read, “i am my own worst enemy”, capturing the embarrassment and relatability of the situation.
Take a look here at the post:
Follow up adds to the humour
The post did not end there. In a follow up, Himanshi leaned further into the humour, writing, “Blinkit job toh nahi mil payegi, free condolence ice cream dedo”.
The post has garnered more than 395k views on X, with several users joining in to share their reactions and similar experiences.
Internet shares relatable reactions
Social media users flooded the comments section with witty and empathetic replies. One user wrote, “This is exactly the kind of mistake I would make under pressure.” Another said, “At least you gave them a glimpse into your daily essentials.” A third user joked, “Recruiter probably got confused whether to review your skills or your snack choices.”
Others chimed in with similar humour. “Blinkit invoice is the new resume format,” one comment read, while another user added, “Honestly, this is more real than any polished CV.” One user remarked, “We have all double checked attachments and still feared this exact situation.” Another said, “The confidence to post this publicly is admirable.”
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