Google rejects a man 39 times before hiring him on the 40th attempt.

Getting your dream job might be the best thing ever to happen to you. However, not being able to get the job you want can be disheartening at times. Worse, rejection can lead to feelings of demotivation. This was not the case for Tyler Cohen, an Associate Manager – Strategy & Ops at DoorDash. Even after being rejected by Google 39 times, the man from San Francisco did not give up.

About Tyler Cohen’s Post

Tyler’s post included a screenshot demonstrating how Google repeatedly rejected him. It was revealed that he applied to Google for the first time in 2019. However, he got the job three years later after multiple attempts. The post has since gone viral, with LinkedIn users congratulating Tyler on landing the opportunity. Many people shared their own experiences.

While Cohen received many congratulatory messages on Linkedin, he was also chastised by a few users who advised him to recognise his worth rather than chasing a company. Liked this post? Don’t forget to check out our other short stories in our Quick Read section.