CHANGING JOB FOCUS POLICE POSITIONS POPULAR AT THE FAIR.Byline: Amy Raisin raisin, in botany and cooking raisin, dried fruit of certain varieties of grapevines bearing grapes with a high content of sugar and solid flesh. Although the fruit is sometimes artificially dehydrated, it is usually sun-dried. Staff Writer VALENCIA - In three weeks, Annette Gutierrez has faxed more than 150 resumes to the list of names found on an employment Web site. With as few as four responses and no luck at temp agencies, the 45-year- old Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. resident tried a new approach Wednesday - a job fair at the Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. in Valencia. ``It's really hard. I had this problem a few years ago, but I could go to a temp agency and, boom, I was working,'' Gutierrez said. ``Now, none of the temp agencies are hiring.'' Gutierrez is not alone in her search for employment, as the job market struggles to right itself after last year's terrorist attacks. In an odd twist, however, the same tragic events of Sept. 11 that left many jobless job·less adj. 1. Having no job. 2. Of or relating to those who have no jobs. n. (used with a pl. verb) Unemployed people considered as a group. Used with the. have prompted job openings in law enforcement. One of the most popular booths at the job fair, sponsored by the Daily News, was staffed by the Los Angeles Airport Police The Los Angeles Airport Police [1] (sometimes referred to as "LAWAPD" or LAXPD") Los Angeles Airport Police Division is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County, with more than 1100 law enforcement, security and staff personnel. Department, which seeks to add about 70 officers to its contingent of about 300. ``We're becoming more and more popular with the public,'' said Airport police Officer Raymond Woods. ``Word is getting out about us.'' Officer Efren Orlanes said he has noticed numerous changes in his daily job since the attacks. ``It's really focused a lot on passenger perception of feeling safe at the airport,'' Orlanes said. ``And people are noticing us a lot more. People are coming up and thanking us.'' Jordan Taylor returned to Northridge three weeks ago after attending college in Denver. Though an aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. chef, the 20-year-old admitted he is considering a job with the Airport Police Department after weeks of fruitless fruit·less adj. 1. Producing no fruit. 2. Unproductive of success: a fruitless search. See Synonyms at futile. job searching. ``I noticed when I came back from Denver, it's harder to find a job,'' Taylor said, praising the chance to make contacts at the job fair. ``It gives me a direct connection with companies that I didn't even know were hiring. ``It's very helpful. It allows all those people sitting around at home a chance to at least make that effort.'' The one-day fair included representatives from financial groups, insurance companies, law enforcement, marketing and employment agencies. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. Officer Tanya Rodda tells jobs seekers about opportunities in the department at the job fair at the Hilton Garden Inn. David R. Crane/Staff Photographer |
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