The city of Carlsbad hosted more than 500 job seekers on October 5th during the annual GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Jewellery Career Fair & Open House. Professionals at every career stage packed GIA’s 30-acre Carlsbad world headquarters, where 27 companies were on-hand and looking to fill hundreds of positions. Taking place the same day as national job numbers were released from the US government, the event proved a solid indicator that the business of bling has a bright future. %% GIA’s Jewellery Career Fair – the industry’s preeminent recruiting experience – drew crowds for hiring opportunities, one-on-one career coaching and an array of panel discussions with industry executives, entrepreneurs, and designers. %% “A vibrant industry like ours can grow and thrive, even in challenging times. It’s wonderful to see how many diverse opportunities the gem and jewelry business provides for talented, passionate professionals,” said Donna Baker, GIA president and CEO. %%