Job seeker’s ‘I reject your rejection’ email goes viral (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: A job applicant’s witty response to a company rejection email has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention from users who described it as the “ultimate Uno reverse card” for recruiters.
The viral exchange began after a candidate identified as Keane reportedly received a standard rejection message from a company informing him that it had decided to move ahead with other applicants. Instead of replying with a routine thank-you note, Keane sent back an unexpected response that quickly caught the internet’s attention.
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In the now-viral email, Keane wrote that after carefully reviewing the company’s rejection message, he had decided not to accept it. He humorously added that after receiving several rejection emails over the year, he believed it was time to reconsider the process from the applicant’s side as well.
Screenshots of the exchange were widely shared across social media platforms, where users praised the creativity and confidence behind the response.
The email sparked thousands of reactions online, especially among young professionals and job seekers who related to the frustrations of modern hiring systems.
Several users joked that they would now start replying to rejection emails in a similar way. Others said the confidence displayed in the response alone deserved another interview opportunity.
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Many social media users also pointed out how difficult and exhausting the current job market has become, with applicants often dealing with automated responses, ghosting and repeated rejections.
While most users acknowledged that such replies are unlikely to change hiring decisions, many viewed the viral email as a humorous way of coping with the stress of job hunting.
The incident has also reopened conversations online about the emotional toll of recruitment processes and the growing disconnect many applicants feel during corporate hiring procedures. For now, Keane’s “reverse rejection” email continues to circulate online as one of the internet’s latest viral workplace moments.
