City Career Center

City Career Center Talent Community

Join the Department of Human Resources, City Career Center's Talent Community to learn about in-demand job opportunities and career events with the City and County of San Francisco.Join now

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 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

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!

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Upcoming workshops

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 13 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
May 15 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
May 16 at 11 am - City Educational Support Resources (For City employees)
May 20 at 10 am - Disability Employment Resources
May 20 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
May 20 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
May 21 at 2 pm - Changing Careers - Identifying Transferrable Skills
May 22 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
May 23 at 12 pm - Management Chats (For City employees)
May 27 at 11 am - City Department Spotlight: Navigating WorkforceLinkSF with OEWD
May 27 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
May 28 at 11 am - Introductions to City Apprenticeship Programs
May 28 at 12 pm - Educational Partner Presentation - City College of San Francisco

June workshops

Visit the Information Sessions and Workshops page for details.

Workshops:

June 2 at 12 pm - The Power of Networking
June 2 at 1 pm - Disability Employment Resources
June 3 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
June 5 at 2 pm - Getting Started: Applying to a City Job
June 10 at 11 am - City Department Spotlight: Navigating WorkforceLinkSF with OEWD
June 10 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
June 11 at 12 pm - Education Partner Presentation - SEIU 1021 Education Fund
June 12 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process
June 13 at 11 am - City Educational Support Resources (For City employees)
June 17 at 10 am - Disability Employment Resources
June 17 at 11 am - City Job Search Strategies
June 17 at 12 pm - City Administrator Presents: Engage Your Audience in a Noisy Space - Effective Strategies for Public Speaking (For City Employees)
June 17 at 2 pm - Resume Writing
June 18 at 2 pm - Changing Careers - Identifying Transferrable Skills
June 19 at 12 pm - Educational Partner Presentation with San Francisco State: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Programs (Virtual & For City Employees). Register now.
June 23 at 1 pm - Planning your Financial Future with SFERS (For City Employees)
June 24 at 11 am - City Department Spotlight: Navigating WorkforceLinkSF with OEWD
June 24 at 2 pm - Interview Skills
June 25 at 11 am - Introductions to City Apprenticeship Programs
June 26 at 2 pm - Civil Service Exams Process