I got my first museum job through a posting at an AAM meeting in the city where I was attending graduate school. Although I couldn't attend the whole conference, I could afford to get a day pass and I picked a day that had the most interesting sessions for me. I also hung out in the job center for half the time--I must have had half a dozen interviews just that one day and one did result in a job. If the conference you want to attend doesn't advertise that they offer a day pass, call them up and ask if they can make special arrangements for you since you are a poor student. Most will take pity on you and will cut you a deal. Julia Moore Indianapolis Art Center