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Registration open for GIA’s New York career fair
Recruiting companies now can register for the fair, which is scheduled for Monday, July 27 during the JA New York Summer show.
Carlsbad, Calif.--Gemstone and jewelry companies now can register for the Gemological Institute of America’s annual career fair, a recruiting event that will include a panel discussion, one-on-one career coaching and hiring opportunities.
Recruiter registration is available online at GIA.edu.
The career fair is scheduled for Monday, July 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, during the JA New York Summer show.
It will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recruiting hours are 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The opening panel discussion, “Job Success in Today’s Market,” will be moderated by GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques, and feature Jeremy Dunn of The Rephinery; Rhonda Edelman of Tiffany & Co.; Myriam Gumuchian of Gumuchian; Michael O’Connor of Style & Substance; and Lee Siegelson of Siegelson.
Additional information on the career fair can be found on the GIA website, or by calling 800-421-7250 or emailing careerfair@gia.edu.
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