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Looking for a job in the gem and jewelry industry? Then you won't want to miss the industry's two largest recruiting events: GIA's Jewelry Career Fairs in New York and California.
This is the Institute's 16th year of holding a career fair specifically tailored to the gem and jewelry industry. A record number attended both events last year, where more than 2,000 job seekers and close to 100 companies participated.
Job seekers acquire contacts, career development information and industry knowledge through seminars, career coaching sessions, workshops and résumé reviews.
Employers say Career Fair offers a concentrated audience of highly trained potential employees who are passionate about gems and jewelry.
"If you're looking to enter the fine jewelry market, this is the place to start," said Kathryn Kimmel, GIA vice president of Marketing and Public Relations and creator of Career Fair.
GIA continues to hear reports from those who found the career of their dreams. Jessica Kohoutek, G.G., is producing a $250,000 necklace to enter in a design competition through her new employer, fine jewelry retailer Emerson & Farrar.
Career Fair was founded by GIA and The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California. The VNU Jewelry Group is the prime sponsor for the New York Career Fair, and the JCK Publishing Group and The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California are the prime sponsors for the Carlsbad event.
Jewelry Career Fairs
NEW YORK:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 28 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Working to Win:
William E. Boyajian, president, GIA
Jacob Arabo, founder and CEO, Jacob & Co.
Ben Janowski, president, The Janos Group, Ltd.
Steven Lagos, LAGOS
Christopher Spencer, eBay PowerSeller and certified eBay education specialist
What Happens After "You're Hired!":
Barbara Mooty, vice president Branding and Industry Relations, Charles & Colvard, Ltd.
Kara Erickson, management associate, Iridesse Pearls Inc.
Jason Hughes, LaserStar application specialist, Crafford LaserStar
Immigration Law Workshop:
Tara Goldsmith, attorney at law, Garganigo, Goldsmith & Weiss, Attorneys at Law
Marketing Yourself for Success:
Peggy Jo Donahue, director of Public Affairs, Jewelers of America
Ann Arnold, president, WJA
Linda Buckley, vice president of Media Relations, Tiffany & Co.
Cindy Edelstein, president, Jewelers Resource Bureau
Mark Smelzer, publisher, JCK International Publishing Group
CALIFORNIA:
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at GIA world headquarters in Carlsbad. Speakers will be announced at a later date.
Recruiters and job seekers can contact GIA's Career Services office at
(800) 421-7250, ext. 4195, or e-mail Kimberly Northup at kimberly.northup@gia.edu. Job seekers can also call GIA's Jewelry Career Fair hotline at (800) 421-7250, ext. 4100, or e-mail: careerfair@gia.edu.
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