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 RAHUL KADAKIA, G.G. (GIA)
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“GIA was instrumental in getting me where I am today, as it was through the Career Fair that I was able to secure a position as graduate trainee at Christie’s London. Christie’s was expanding their jewelry departments in 1996, and recruiters from the company attended Career Fair to find new members for their international team of specialists.”
Rahul Kadakia, G.G. (GIA)
Senior Vice President, Head of Department
Christie's Americas, Christie's
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CARRIE ARCHER, G.J. (GIA)
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“I didn’t know what to expect going into Career Fair. I was really impressed with the number of companies there, and my opportunities were expanded by learning the details of positions these companies were hiring for. The best part was being able to directly talk with people in the industry.”
Carrie Archer, G.J. (GIA)
Leo Hamel & Co.
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SARAH M. FREEMAN, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
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“Career Fair was an incredible experience. Really, there is no other organized event in the world that would allow me to make these connections and contacts. GIA's Career Fair gave me the opportunity to fulfill my goal for employment, and now I'm in a situation where I couldn't be happier.”
Sarah M. Freeman, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
Sales Associate
Traditional Jewelers
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HEATHER SHROSBREE, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
“GIA's Career Fair literally changed my life.” Shrosbree explained that a life-changing moment was when a Career Fair [coach] recommended that she try a job in luxury retail sales. Shrosbree, who is self-proclaimed as “shy,” says that suggestion was the inspiration she needed to gain the courage and confidence to march herself to the recruiter's area of the Fair. “Little did I know that I walked right up to my future employer. Be bold and get out there. They won't know you until you tell them who you are. Take advantage of the one-on-one [coaching].”
Heather Shrosbree, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
Fredric H. Rubel Jewelers
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ILENE ROSEN
“I thought (Career Fair) was terrific! The seminars were so upbeat and helpful plus, the opportunity to get in front of the jewelry company reps for mini interviews was invaluable. My goal is to be successful, and thanks to your guidance and encouragement I was able to join THE company where I literally dreamed of working. I couldn't ask for a more positive First Step.”
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SARAH CHENG, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
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“Attending Career Fair was a very important step to me because it literally opened the door to the career I've always wanted.”
Sarah Cheng, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
Lux Bond & Green
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RAVI KEWALRAMANI, G.G. (GIA)
“I am a living, walking, talking example of how successful GIA's Career Fair is.”
Ravi Kewalramani, G.G. (GIA)
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BROOK HUGHES, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
“I was astounded that before the end of the day at Career Fair in New York, two companies had interviewed me, and by the following week I had a job at Lux Bond & Green.”
Brook Hughes, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
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KRISTIN NOVINGER, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
“Career Fair taught me that the best way to find the ‘perfect job' is to get your foot in the door and work your way up. Not only will you learn more about the business and what you like and don't like to do, but you'll get paid for it too!”
Kristin Novinger, G.G., G.J. (GIA)
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LISA WALL, G.G.
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“Given that I was new to the industry, finding a job opportunity was paramount. At Career Fair, I spoke with many companies and received lots of good advice from recruiters and various other industry professionals. It enabled me to make the mid-life career change to the industry I truly desired.”
Lisa Wall, G.G.
Zale Corporation
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