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City Career Center Talent Community

Join the Department of Human Resources, City Career Center's Talent Community to learn about in-demand job openings and career events with the City.Join the City Career Center's Talent Community for opportunities!

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 for workshops.

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 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Also, drop-in advising will be unavailable on August 18 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm due to a staff retreat.

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

Attend drop-in or virtual advising sessions at the following times: Mondays: 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 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

Career Center One Year Anniversary

Happy First Anniversary to the Career Center!

Upcoming workshops

August workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register 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:

  • August 4 at 11 am - The Power of Networking
  • August 5 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • August 7 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • August 11 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • August 11 at 1 pm - Disability Employment Resources
  • August 12 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • August 14 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • August 19 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
  • August 19 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • August 20 at 2 pm - Effective Communication
  • August 21 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • August 22 at 11 am - City Educational Support Resources (For City Employees)
  • August 26 at 10 am - Disability Employment Resources
  • August 26 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
  • August 28 at 2 pm - Management Chats (For City Employees)

September workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Register 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:

  • September 4 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • September 8 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • September 8 at 1 pm - Disability Employment Resources
  • September 9 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
  • September 11 at 11 am - Supporting Staff with Change (For City Employees)
  • September 11 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • September 12 at 12 pm - San Francisco State Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Info Session (For City Employees)
  • September 15 at 3:30pm - 5:00 pm - San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Drop-in Recruitment Hours
  • September 16 at 12 pm - ADM Partner Presentation: Rapid Speech Drills (For City Employees)
  • September 16 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying for a City Job
  • September 17 at 2 pm - Effective Communication
  • September 18 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
  • September 22 at 11 am - City Career Pathways
  • September 23 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
  • September 23 at 10 am - Disability Employment Resources
  • September 23 at 2 pm - Civil Services Exams Process
  • September 26 at 12 pm - Management Chats (For City Employees)
  • September 30 at 11 am - Navigating WorkforceLinkSF
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Featured session

September 12 at 12 pm - San Francisco State Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Info Session (For City Employees)Register for the SFSU & Graduate Programs Info Session

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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