Hey guys! So if you have been following my blog throughout this countdown series for the NABJ convention, you have probably realized that I missed two days worth of posts (sowwy!).
I have been swamped with blessings these past few days (woop woop!), and I’m cutting this series short to take care of some personal business. BUT I won’t totally leave you hanging. I’m going to finish strong! This post will be a brief combination of my final tips, which pretty much go hand-in-hand.
Ready, set, leggo!
- Participate. So you’re a registered participant, but are you actually participating? To make the most of the NABJ convention, it is wise to take action (interact) to make sure you receive the information well, whether it be by taking notes, asking questions or live-tweeting.
- Do it all. Conventions often expose us to new places and events that we may have never experienced before. Take advantage of all that NABJ has to offer! Tackle that 5k run, peep the authors showcasing their work, get down at the Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam, roam the town with your new friends. Do. It. All. If you can.
- Have fun. Run into a problem? Brush the dirt off your shoulders and keep it moving. You only have a few days to enjoy yourself. Don’t waste it.
- Follow-up. NABJ is a big family, and family cares for one another! Even if you weren’t fit for that position or didn’t hold a deep conversation with someone, it is still a great idea to follow up with that person. Let them know you appreciated meeting them! Now, it may not be possible for you to keep in touch with everyone (and that’s totally OK!), but start building some type of connections. Plant some seeds and watch the family grow!
Well, that’s all folks! If you have anything to add, feel free to sound off below!
And here’s a review of everything we previously discussed:
Stop 10: Win on the Web
Stop 9: Get your “stacks” right
Stop 8: Dress for success
Stop 7: Create job opportunities
Stop 6: Say “yes” to new friends
Stop 5: Early bird gets “dessert”
By the way, today, I’ll be participating in the Google for Media training in NYC. You can follow my experience on Twitter @v_well.
