'Bro cracked it': Student's three-bullet-point internship email to Snapchat goes viral; internet loves it

Every now and then, a social media post sparks discussion not because of what it reveals, but because of how surprisingly simple it is.That is exactly what happened with a screenshot that recently gained traction on X.

The post revolves around what appears to be an internship request sent to Snapchat by a student.

The message was not packed with achievements or lengthy explanations. Instead, it relied on a handful of carefully chosen lines.The exchange has since become a talking point online, with many users praising the student's direct approach and wondering whether keeping things short was what made the email stand out in the first place.

Viral post puts spotlight on a simple approach

The screenshot was shared on X with the caption, “Best cold email I’ve ever seen.”It appears to show an email conversation involving a student who was looking for an internship opportunity at Snapchat. However, the authenticity of the screenshot could not be independently verified.Despite that, the exchange quickly drew attention, with users focusing on the style of communication rather than the outcome.

Student made his pitch in just three bullet points

According to the screenshot, the email carried the subject line “Internship.”

The sender, identified as Niraj Pant, opened with a brief acknowledgement of the recipient's time.“I understand your time is valuable. I’ll only write three bullet points,” the email read.He then shared a few details about his technical background, mentioning that he had been programming since eighth grade and had experience with Java, Objective-C, Android, and iOS.The email ended with a direct question: “Want to intern for Snapchat this summer as a high school junior. How?”Rather than explaining at length, the student kept the focus on a few key points and his request.

The response was equally brief

The screenshot also contains what appears to be a reply from Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel.“Hey, appreciate the brevity,” the response said.The message also included, “Copying Ona, our lead recruiter.”The screenshot does not reveal what happened after that or whether the student eventually secured an internship opportunity.

Social media users loved the confidence

The post soon attracted a flood of reactions from users who appreciated the straightforward nature of the email.One user wrote, “Bro cracked it.”Another commented, “Bro is like, ‘I have other options too.’”“This one is legendary,” a person said.A different user wrote, “Take out ‘I’ll only write 3 bullet points,’ then it’s solid.”Another comment read, “Hey, if it works, it works. I know Google hired a kid a couple years back because he mailed them a shoe with his resume – note: just trying to get my foot in the door.”Someone else added, “Always be straight to the point.”Disclaimer: The email exchange featured in this article comes from a screenshot that has gone viral on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the screenshot, the identities of the individuals involved, or the events described. Thumb image: X/Canva