Networking Neglect

I went to the media preview of Vanity Fair's Photography exhibit yesterday at the ROM. I was stunned at how well the staff treated us, buffet breakfast at the AGO, a touring of the gallery, then being shuttled off on a double decker bus to the ROM. A viewing of the gallery there, then little hor d'oeuvres for us. The place was decorated spectacularly. I think I was too amazed by the nice treatment, I didn't do something important.

I forgot to network! UGH! Here I am in a room full of people working for the Star, National Post, CBC, The Canadian Press, Metro, Now Magazine... and I didn't talk to them.

I did end up leaving with a business card of the Manager of Tourism Ontario, but honestly... that's just balls. One of my dream jobs is to work for Now Magazine...

I was too intimidated by all the glitz and glamour to talk to anyone. It was at the back of my mind, to talk to people, but... I went with a friend, and we were the youngest ones there. Add to the fact that everyone already seemed to know each other... I guess they see each other at other press conferences often, so they're already buddies.