City Career Center

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.

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