GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on 23 April.

Since 1991, the fair has offered those interested in starting or furthering a career in the gem and jewellery industry the opportunity to hear from industry professionals, receive one-on-one career coaching from experienced insiders, and discuss job opportunities with recruiters from companies across the industry.

The event is free and open to the public; anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register before the event at GIA.edu/career-fair-registration-form.

Registration will open for GIA’s London Jewellery Career Fair at 12:30 p.m., the event will kick off at 1pm and go until 4pm. on Monday, 23 April  Recruiting and one-on-one career coaching will take place from 2.15pm to 4pm.

Industry leaders Mike Asscher, vice president of diamond house Royal Asscher; Nadja Swarovski, member of the executive board of Swarovski,; and Michael Wainwright, managing director of Boodles, will open the event with a panel discussion ‘Job Success in Today’s Market’ moderated by Mehdi Saadian, director of GIA’s London school.

Following the panel discussion, attendees will be able to meet industry coaches offering insight and advice on how to make one’s way in any facet of the trade.

In addition, recruiters from companies including luxury retailers Bvlgari, Karia and Louis Vuitton will be available, with numerous positions to offer.

Kathryn Kimmel, co-founder of the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, said: “We are thrilled to bring [the event] to London. This one-of-a-kind event connects aspiring gem and jewellery professionals, as well as those looking to make a career change, with insight and diverse networking opportunities for success in the industry.

“In addition to finding careers, job seekers can find inspiration and learn from the experiences of the accomplished professionals speaking at the event.”