Information sessions and workshops

Join us for the interactive session on the use of ChatGPT in professional settings, covering core features (e.g. text generation, image creation, web browsing, and data analysis), demos (prompt engineering and data handling, customized tools, and best practices Learn how to apply these tools in your day-to-day work!

Learn how to have an effective conversation with your manager to unlock your potential and pave the way to your career advancement! The workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to initiate meaningful career discussions, demonstrate your achievements, and foster a collaborative relationship with your team.

This workshop provides mid-career professionals and veterans with effective techniques and strategies to consider new career opportunities with the City by identifying transferrable skills. Veterans and military personnel are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.

Whether you're in transition, a recent college graduate, or seeking an opportunity to launch an impactful career, discover the essential skills and competencies needed to kickstart your journey with the City.

Explore our City departments, experience a day in the life of employees, and learn about current job opportunities directly from department representatives.

This hands-on session offers essential tips for searching, identifying, and applying for city job opportunities, suitable for professionals at any level. Stay for a quick Q&A session afterward.

Learn about civil service exams and key components of the exams process, which include referral and post referral service processes. Review the upcoming exams schedule and prepare for a successful test-taking experience!

Gain insights on how to prepare for Civil Service Exams. This interactive workshop will give an overview of the different types of exams. It will also cover the examination results process.

If you plan on applying with the city and are concerned about your record, this workshop will go over information on how a conviction history review is completed at the department of human resources and the further analysis process.

Are you interested in disability employment opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco? Come learn about Access to City Employment (ACE) Program that support job seekers and employees with disabilities.

Are you preparing for a civil service exam and not sure where to start? During this workshop, you will learn how to find exam prep materials and discover the various eLearning databases available through the San Francisco Public Library.

Engage with educational partners supporting City employees' career and educational goals through presentations and Q&A sessions.

Discover SEIU Work Training, City University, and Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for City employees.

Learn about specific strategies to enhance your business communication style and communicate effectively during job interviews, City workplaces, or other professional settings.

Gain insight into the City job application process, including understanding different appointment types, reading job announcements, and navigating the application process, which includes supplemental questionnaires.

Learn about the job interview process within the City and discuss techniques to stand out in your next interview. Learn best practices and prepare yourself for the next step in your career.

Learn about the City's various earn and learn apprenticeship programs and how to apply. Find out how apprenticeships can prepare you for a new career in skilled crafts and trades or other essential work in the City.

Join this monthly opportunity to connect informally with other supervisors and managers in the City to continue your professional learning, problem-solve together, and become part of a peer support network. This will be an interactive session. Feel free to bring your lunch!

This interactive session will cover tips and strategies to best tailor and format resumes and cover letters for a specific position.

Come share about changes your teams are grappling with now, and how those changes are impacting you and your staff. During this workshop, you will learn about the stages of transition and discuss strategies for how to support team members through changes they are experiencing in the workplace.

Build your skills and problem solve with other City staff.

This interactive workshop explores the fundamental elements of networking (what, why, how, and with whom). Participants will learn and practice effective strategies for networking in both formal and informal settings, including how to follow up after initial interactions. Participants are encouraged to practice these strategies during the workshop!

Looking to advance your skills or education? Join this informative workshop to learn how to take full advantage of the Tuition Reimbursement Program for your professional development. We will guide you through the eligibility requirements, application process, and best practices for submitting expenses to ensure successful reimbursement. Whether you are planning to take a course, attend a conference, or pursue a degree, this session will help you make the most of the benefits available to you.