Ryan Lombardo
California University of Pennsylvania
"The WestPACS Job Fair made me more aware of a lot of companies and opportunities… (break here and place the rest of the quote on the testimonial page) … I got over my fear of walking up to someone and trying to sell myself. Also, after stopping at each table, I thought to myself about what I could do better at the next table in regards of what to say, how to handle myself, and what questions to ask. I would share two tips with students who plan to go to WestPACS: act professionally at all times because you never know who is watching, and do research about the companies that you want to talk to before you go to the fair!”
Shane M. O'Neil
Attended California University of Pennsylvania
"I wasn't even planning on going to the job fair the year I participated; however, my last minute decision ended up being one of the best that I've ever made. There are so many companies out there that students have no clue about and WestPACS is where you can meet them. I will sadly say that I had never heard of Northrop Grumman until I went to WestPACS. When I made my way to their table I had no clue what to expect, but after talking to them for close to twenty minutes I was enlightened. I made it my personal goal to join the Northrop Grumman team, which I can now say is an achievement I’m proud of. Thank you WestPACS !"
Jim Christiana, State Representative PA District 15
Attended Washington & Jefferson College
"I am so thankful that I got to participate in the WestPACS job fair. Because of this event, I found a job before I graduated college. Without this event I'm not sure if I would have gotten to where I am now."
Glenda Jennings
Attends Penn State University Shenango
Working towards B.S. in Business Administration with a Management and Marketing option
"The WestPACS College Job Fair was informative and fun. We were given a chance to meet face to face with a wide variety of employers that offered jobs and internships. The employers were all friendly and generous with their time and information."
Nick Zello
Attended Saint Vincent College
"In 2004, as a Business Administration student at Saint Vincent College, I was uncertain where to find a job and whether to focus my attention in finance, accounting, or management. Without attending WestPACS, I would have been unsure where to begin my job search. Just by scanning their brochure, I was able to determine my interest areas and employers to contact in order to pursue future job opportunities. At WestPACS, I met representatives from the Office of the Chief of Transportation, now the Logistics Propency Office (LPO). Subsequently, I was offered a job at Fort Eustis, VA performing logistics management for the Army. In November 2006, I attended the job fair as a representative for the WestPACS LPO Recruiting Team. Now, it is very rewarding to recruit outstanding students for the LPO Program and to revisit the place where I found my career as a Logistics Management Specialist."
Chryste Bunardzya
Attended California University of Pennsylvania
"I actually got my job from attending the WESTPacs Job Fair, so I would recommend it to everyone! I'll be starting as a Part Time Account Representative (mainly Teller), and hopefully after I graduate I can begin training for Platform Reps and Financial Consultants since my major is Accounting. I'll be working at the Rostraver branch, which is literally 2 miles down the road from my house. I was very pleased at how convenient PNC works with employees!
I think most students are not sure of what a job fair consists of. Students might not know what they are supposed to do in order to attend, or what to do when they are there. I think many students are overwhelmed at the idea that the fair is an all day interview with different companies. It isn't. It's a chance for the company recruiters to explain who they are looking for and the positions that need filled. It's a way for students to get in-depth information about the company to see if they would fit in and enjoy that line of work.
I am very honored to have my thoughts and gratitude for the job fair given out.
Thank you! "