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City Career Center

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Celebrate the City Career Center's one-year anniversary!

Join a month-long series of special programs dedicated to employee career development, benefits, and resources.View the programming calendar

Information sessions and workshops

Participate in a variety of workshops to receive tips and guidance on your job search for City employment and promotive opportunities. Listen to information sessions that will spotlight City departments and highlight programs and resources. Sign-up now.

Drop-in career advising hours

Job seekers and City employees can drop in to get your questions answered about City employment. No appointment is needed. Drop-in hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Please note: Drop-in advising is unavailable on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Schedule a career advising appointment

City employees can meet with DHR's Workforce Development staff to discuss career goals and plan next steps. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Make an appointment.

Job seekers with disabilities

Drop-in advising for job seekers with disabilities interested in City careers is available on Mondays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Please inform us of any accommodation needs. Make an appointment

Onboarding services

Candidates for City employment undergo a background check and receive a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) ID Badge once hired. Fingerprinting for a background check is by appointment only, and badge photos are taken at the time of fingerprinting or may be scheduled separately. Learn more about fingerprinting and conviction history.

City employee development resources

Learn about the variety of City programs that support employee development.

SEIU work training program
Training opportunities 
Tuition support
Educational resources

Applicant support

Need help? We are here to make the process as easy as possible. 

Candidate knowledge center
Common application issues
Interests and career pathways
Request an accommodation
Contact us

Upcoming workshops

March workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register now for upcoming 1-hour workshops you would like to attend. These workshops are open to both the public and City employees. Registration is available at least 24 hours in advance. While space is limited, drop-ins are welcome.

Workshops:

  • March 27 at 11 am - Art of Influence
  • March 27 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • March 28 at 10 am - Manager Q&A with Labor Relations
  • March 28 at 12 pm - Management Chats: Conflict Management Resources
  • March 31 at 9 am - City Apprenticeship Opportunities
  • March 31 at 11 am - Tuition Reimbursement Basics
  • March 31 at 2 pm - Effective Business Communication

April workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register now for upcoming 1-hour workshops you would like to attend. These workshops are open to both the public and City employees. Registration is available at least 24 hours in advance. While space is limited, drop-ins are welcome.

Workshops:

  • April 1 at 10 am - Disability Employment Resources
  • April 1 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • April 2 at 11 am - Education Fund Opportunities: Training Programs for Healthcare, Public Health & Social Services
  • April 3 at 11 am - Office of Economic and Workforce Development: Workforce Programs Overview
  • April 3 at 12 pm - Planning for Your Financial Future with SFERS
  • April 3 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
  • April 4 at 12 pm - AI with Microsoft Applications: MS Planner
  • April 7 at 12 pm - The Power of Networking
  • April 8 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • April 9 at 11 am - Changing Careers into Skilled Crafts and Trades Work
  • April 9 at 2 pm - Why Didn't I Get Hired? Exploring SF DPH Hiring Practices
  • April 10 at 12 pm - Management Chats: Supporting Staff with Change and Transition
  • April 10 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • April 11 at 11 am - Affordable Housing Opportunities in San Francisco
  • April 11 at 2 pm - Exploring 1649 Accounting Intern Program
  • April 14 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • April 17 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
  • April 22 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • April 24 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process

May workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register now for upcoming 1-hour workshops you would like to attend. These workshops are open to both the public and City employees. Registration is available at least 24 hours in advance. While space is limited, drop-ins are welcome.

Workshops:

  • May 1 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
  • May 6 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • May 8 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • May 13 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • May 15 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
  • May 20 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • May 22 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • May 27 at 2 pm - Interview Skills

June workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register now for upcoming 1-hour workshops you would like to attend. These workshops are open to both the public and City employees. Registration is available at least 24 hours in advance. While space is limited, drop-ins are welcome.

Workshops:

  • June 3 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • June 5 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
  • June 10 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • June 12 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • June 17 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • June 24 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • June 26 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
Educational Support Programs

Featured session

April 3 at 12 pm - Planning for Your Financial Future with SFERS (City Employees only)Register now

About

Address:
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 110
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone number:
(415) 554-5180

Text telephone (TTY):
(415) 554-5188

Email:
DHR-CareerCenter@sfgov.org

Hours of operation:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Monday - Friday: Drop-in hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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