This 7-Year-Old Applied For Work And Got An Amazing Reply From The Best Company On Earth
By
Michael Avery in
Amazing
On 14th March 2017
“Dear Google boss,” starts one little girl’s letter to the head of the search engine giant, “My name is Chloe and when I am bigger I would like a job with Google.” Most seven-year-olds dream of becoming astronauts or dolphin trainers, but not Chloe Bridgewater. Chloe became infatuated with the idea of working at Google after her dad, Andy, told her that if he didn’t sell refrigerator parts for a living, he would want to work at Google. He then showed her some pictures of the company’s headquarters in Silicon Valley. The bean bags, slides, and go-karts sold her, so her dad told her to send in an application. She did. Neither of them really expected to get a response, but in true Google fashion, they did the unexpected.
It all started with a letter in which Chloe explained that in addition to working at Google, she would also like to own a chocolate factory and swim in the Olympics. She runs through her list of qualifications, stating that “My teachers tell my mum and dad that I am very good in class, and am good at my spelling, my reading and my sums.” Only her second letter ever (her first was to Father Christmas), Chloe was successful in writing what was essentially a cover letter!
Google's known for its tremendous work environment.
Employees say that the company promotes fun and encourages innovation...and Google's great reputation may have won the search giant a new fan.
That would be 7-year-old Chloe, pictured here.
She recently sent an adorable letter to the "Google boss," and quickly received a response.
"Dear Google boss," the letter reads.
"My name is Chloe and when I am bigger I would like a job with Google. I also want to work in a chocolate factory and do swimming in the Olympics. I go swimming on Saturday and a Tuesday. My dad said I can sit on bean bags and go down slides and ride go-karts in a job in Google."
"I like computers too [sic] and have a tablet I play games on."
"My dad gave me a game where I have to move a robot up and down squares, he said it will be good for me to learn about computers."
"My dad said he will get me a computer one day."
"I am 7 years old and my teachers tell my mum and dad I am very good in class and am good at my spelling and reading and my sums."
"My dad told me if I carry on being good and learning, then one day I will be able to have a job at Google."
"My sister Hollie is also very clever but she likes dolls and dressing up. She is 5. My dad told me to give you a application to get a job in Google."
"I don't really know what one of them is, but he said a letter will do for now. "
"Thank you fore reading my letter, I have only ever sent one other and that was to Father Christmas. Good bye."
Several days later, Chloe received a reply...from Sunder Pichai, the CEO of Google.
Pichai's response was pitch perfect.
"Dear Chloe," it reads, "Thank you so much for your letter. I'm glad that you like computers and robots, and hope that you will continue to learn about technology."
He continued with an important message for his young fan.
"I think if you keep working hard and following your dreams, you can accomplish everything you set your mind to – from working at Google to swimming in the Olympics.
"I look forward to receiving your job application when you are finished with school! : ) All the best to you and your family, Sundar Pichai, CEO."
What a cool move on the part of Google!
We think that this type of outreach is awesome. And kudos to Chloe for taking the first step towards an exciting career in technology!
You go dad!
This story is inspiring for so many reasons. For one, it is nice to know that there are busy CEOs out there who are vested in the futures of our youth, and who will take the time out of their busy schedules to encourage a child’s dreams. Secondly, Andy Bridgewater is a great role model and inspiration to fathers everywhere. As Chloe explained in her letter several times, her father is always encouraging her and teaching her useful life skills in a fun way.
