Diamond Studded Jobs Up for Grabs At New York Jewelry Career Fair '99.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 1999-- Want a career encrusted en·crust also in·crust tr.v. en·crust·ed, en·crust·ing, en·crusts 1. To cover or coat with or as if with a crust: with diamonds, gemstones, pearls, fashion and romance? There will be plenty up for grabs on Aug. 4, at the Jacob Javits Center, New York. That's when the gem and jewelry industry throws open its golden doors for "GIA's Jewelry Career Fair '99" -- its free, annual recruitment and career opportunity extravaganza. The day runs from 9:15am to 4:30pm and is open to everyone looking to get into the business -- with or without any experience. Talent scouts and jewelry leaders from around the world will be on the look out for the most enthusiastic faces in the crowd -- and those with the passion and talent to make a difference in the jewelry business. Top recruiters have hundreds of jobs to fill in jewelry retailing, design, manufacturing, diamond and gemstone gemstone Any of various minerals prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin (e.g., pearl, red coral, and amber) also are classified as gemstones. trading, and support expertise including technology and accounting. And there are some real gems to be had -- including the lure of international travel and excitement. Recruiters include jewelry giants Zale Corp., Tiffany & Co., Christie's, H. Stern, Fortunoff, Whitehall Company Jewelers, M. Fabrikant & Sons and more than 50 companies competing for both new talent and seasoned professionals. The event is hosted by the non-profit Gemological Institute of America The Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, is a non-profit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology. The GIA is also well known for its gem identification and grading services, and developed the famous "four Cs" (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat (GIA Noun 1. GIA - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" ) -- known as the "Harvard" of the gem and jewelry world. Now in its ninth year, GIA's Jewelry Career Fair '99 will be even bigger and better. Last year, it attracted over 1,000 attendees, and this year is set to beat all records. A unique opportunity for job seekers -- GIA has crafted a totally free, non-stop schedule of expert seminars, one-on-one career counseling sessions, and on-site recruitment never before gathered under one roof. To reserve a place or to find out more contact GIA's Jewelry Career Fair '99 hotline at 800/421-7250, ext. 4100 or visit www.gia.edu. Otherwise turn up on the day -- dressed for success with plenty of resumes to hand out. GIA's Jewelry Career Fair '99 was founded by GIA and The 24 Karat karat A measure of the purity of gold. Pure gold is indicated by the label 24 karat. See also fineness. Club of Southern California. The event is supported by prime sponsors National Jeweler magazine, and Jewelers of America (JA). Additional sponsors include JCK JCK Jewelers Circular Keystone (magazine) JCK Java Compatibility Kit (certifies PJava port as Java compatible) JCK Johnson County Kansas magazine and Professional Jeweler magazine. Affiliate sponsors include the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA MJSA Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America ), Samuel Gordon Jewelers, and the Johnson Family Diamond Cellar. |
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