Industry Figures to Speak at GIA's Annual Jewelry Career Fair

(IDEX Online) – GIA’s annual Jewelry Career Fair & Open House will take place on Oct. 7 at the Institute’s Carlsbad, California campus.

Well-known global gem and jewelry brands, start-up companies and family-owned businesses are among the nearly 40 companies looking to fill hundreds of open positions at the event. The companies recruiting include Diamonds Direct, Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, Shane Co., Signet Jewelers, The RealReal and Tiffany & Co.

The free event marks the only time each year that the Carlsbad campus is open to the public without an appointment. Job seekers will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one career coaching with industry veterans specializing in their field of interest; attend two inspiring panel presentations featuring notable personalities; and partake in education demonstrations.

GIA President and CEO Susan M. Jacques will moderated a panel session on 'Job Success in Today’s Market'. Panelists will include Melanie Goldfiner of Rahaminov Diamonds Inc.; Martin Katz, founder and CEO of Martin Katz, Ltd.; Mark Smelzer, publisher of JCK magazine and JCKonline.com; and Mary Todd-McGinnis, vice president of sales for Ben Bridge Jeweler.

Meanwhile, JCK magazine editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky will moderate a panel on 'Creative Careers', with panelists to include Jen Cullen-Williams, managing director of the Luxury Brand Group; Danielle Miele, jewelry blogger and creator of Gem Gossip; Mark Schneider, designer and owner of Mark Schneider Design; and Jordan Tabach-Bank, owner and CEO of Beverly Loan Company and New York Loan Company.