So many jobs are all about networking. I want to get into the games industry, the voice acting industry AND be an author someday... That's certainly all about who you know, not what you know! XD What you know helps, but who you know is more important. They really pushed us at AIE to get networking. They often had cool games industry people come in and give us talks, and we could then speak with them after. I've added a few on Facebook so I have my fingers in a few pies... Not enough yet, though. And getting yourself out there is always imperative. @Pokemon Trainer Sarah That's just it--it requires a lot of talking and more importantly, selling yourself. I always find that - and I know this is perhaps a tad inappropriate, but I'll chance it - a bit of alcohol in me always helps me free up and talk to people (even if it's just one standard drink XD). I'm ALWAYS more social when that happens... So it's great when there are gatherings and such at which you can have a few and get to know some people! I am not condoning alcohol. completely