The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which is organizing its first-ever “GIA ‘Mini’ Jewelry Career Fair,” on May 31 during the JCK Show in Las Vegas has announced speakers – some of the most notable leaders in the gem and jewellery industry, to share their experience on the topic “Job Success in Today’s Market.” The speakers include Donna Baker, president and CEO of GIA; John Green, president and CEO of Lux Bond & Green; Matthew Green, sales director of Europe, Middle East, and Asia for John Hardy International Ltd.; Joel Schechter, CEO of HONORA; and Phyllis Bergman, CEO of Mercury Ring Corporation.

“This panel will present rich information on how to succeed in spite of adverse economic circumstances,” said Kathryn Kimmel, vice president, chief Marketing officer and co-founder of the GIA Jewelry Career Fair. “In a challenged job market, it’s more important than ever that the Institute provides support to those pursuing a career in gems and jewellery.” The initiative moves in sync with the intent of the GIA “Mini” Jewelry Career Fair (sponsored by JCK Events), which is a condensed version of the Institute’s popular career coaching and job search events that have helped place job candidates in the jewellery industry for the last 18 years.

The speakers will conduct career coaching sessions with business leaders who will provide advice in various subject areas, including resume review, career information, design, networking, entrepreneurship and starting a self-business. Although there will be no on-site recruiting, GIA will provide information on career opportunities offered by JCK Show exhibitors and buyers.

The Fair is scheduled to be held at the Venetian Conference Center and is free and open to all with no advance registration or badge required. Career Fair was founded by GIA and The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California.