Next month is another chance to visit one of the career fairs held by Gemological Institute of America (GIA). This one is scheduled for October 27th in Carlsbad, California.

GIA is a leader in jewelry and gemstone related education, so this is a great opportunity for those looking to get into the jewelry business or switch careers if you are already in it.

From Fiber2Fashion.com: On Oct 27, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will host its West Coast Jewelry Career Fair and Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Institute's headquarters in Carlsbad.

Hundreds of GIA students, seasoned professionals, and entry-level job seekers are expected to converge on GIA's Robert Mouawad Campus to meet some of the industry's most prominent employers, including Tiffany & Co, Whitehall Jewelers, Zale Corp, and Movado.

These job recruiters come to Career Fair to showcase scores of exciting employment opportunities and conduct preliminary interviews with promising candidates.

Job seekers can also jumpstart their careers by meeting the many industry VIPs who volunteer at Career Fair each year to offer advice and insight into what it takes to succeed in this diverse and rewarding field.

One-on-one career coaching, professional development seminars, and networking with the trade's key players are some of the benefits available to job seekers who attend this industry-wide job fair.