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GIA’s New York Jewelry Career Fair Moves to March

It’s happening on March 8, 2019, at the Javits Center.

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6 years ago

December 10, 2018

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK – The Gemological Institute of America’s annual New York Jewelry Career Fair is set for March 8, 2019, at the Javits Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recruiters and aspiring job seekers can register online for this career development and recruiting event. GIA’s Jewelry Career Fair is free and open to the public. It will feature a panel of industry newcomers and veterans discussing success in today’s market; one-on-one career coaching with experienced professionals in retail, design, diamonds, colored stones and more; opportunities to connect with recruiters from leading firms; and networking opportunities.

“The GIA Jewelry Career Fair is a unique space for anyone interested in gems and jewelry to learn about the industry and connect with companies that can spark your career,” said Kathryn Kimmel, senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “We are thrilled to offer this event in spring 2019 in conjunction with the JA New York Show and the MJSA Expo.”

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The opening panel, “Job Success in Today’s Market” offers Career Fair attendees insight and advice from prominent industry personalities including Lisa Bridge, president and CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler; Caryl Capeci, president of Hearts On Fire; Tim Matthews, president and CEO of Jewelry Television; Lisa Nikfarjam, president of Lisa Nik Inc.; and Daniel Wisner, assistant technical designer at Alexis Bittar.

Whether you are a first time job-seeker looking for a career change, or a gem and jewelry professional exploring new paths, the GIA Jewelry Career Fair provides opportunities for success by connecting job seekers with recruiters from companies such as Tiffany & Co., Lorraine Schwartz, Hearts On Fire, Real Real, James Allen, JTV, Almod Diamonds and David Yurman. More than 45 recruiters are expected to be at the event.

GIA hosted its first Jewelry Career Fair in 1991 in Santa Monica, CA. Since then, GIA has connected thousands of aspiring professionals with companies at more than 68 events in California, India, Las Vegas, London and New York.

For more information and updates, visit https://www.gia.edu/career-fair. The event is sponsored by JA New York.

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