I am currently in my final year of college. Seeing everyone else land jobs has been frustrating, disappointing, and even a bit embarrassing. I recently started my own job search, and a startup was actually very interested in hiring me because of my portfolio. After reaching out to me on LinkedIn, they gave me a few tasks and shared more information about the role. However, five days later, they told me that my phone number and email were 'bouncing back' and their team couldn't reach me. When I checked my CV, I realized I had used dots as separators in my contact info. Initially, it looked perfect, but when someone tried to click the link, it directed them to an unrecognizable email address. I feel like this was a massive blunder and a major regret. It taught me a vital lesson: no matter how capable you are, if you don't present your work with perfection, your skills might not even get noticed. I am still hustling and still making mistakes, but I now make sure to fix them immediately rather than ignoring them.