Job Start - Employment and Career Resources
San Diego Public Library is a key source for employment and career resources.
For more local links, about San Diego and region, see our San Diego Sources. |
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*Please Note: The resources shown are selections and are not comprehensive of career sites online nor of San Diego area organizations.
**Recursos disponibles en español.
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Local Resources
- San Diego Public Library Job Resources
- Central Library
820 E Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-5800
Supports in-depth career and company research.
- Branch Libraries (See Locations and Hours List)
Branches throughout the City provide computers and wi-fi Internet access. There are numerous circulating and reference books in libraries to support job seekers, including books on career guidance, job search, internships, apprenticeships, jobs abroad, resumes, interviews, cover letters, exam preparation, workplace rights, and much more. Many titles focus on individual industries (health care, travel…), backgrounds (military, educational…), and interests (outdoors, arts…).
- San Diego Workforce Partnership
Local nonprofit employment support organization with
10 Career Centers throughout San Diego County.
The main office is at:
3910 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
619-516-2200
There is a Workforce Partnership Career Center in the
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library:
9005 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-715-0442
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Starting Online: Directories, Career Guidance, and How-To
- Vault Career Library
A subscription resource provided by the library which includes insider company information, career advice, guides to resumes, cover letters, and interviews, videos, message boards, and more.
- Job-Hunt
The Riley Guide
Quintessential Careers
Directories to all things job-search. Good for locating specialized resources by industry, profession, or topic.
- WetFeet
Background on numerous types of jobs, including outlook, descriptions, advice, major firms, and more. Sites also provide quick guides to resumes, cover letters, interviews, and other advice and research.
- JobHuntersBible.com
Companion site to the classic career guidance book 'What Color is Your Parachute'.
- Wall Street Journal Careers
Articles, advice, and trends from The Wall Street Journal.
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Further Research
Background information on career paths, industry outlook, and companies gives you an advantage. Your local library has many resources on career topics. Many libraries also carry the San Diego Business Journal and the Book of Lists. Both are good sources for leads on companies that are growing in San Diego.
- Try these sources online:
- For premium online sources, with your library card number and PIN (or directly from library computers) go to the Business, Investing & Careers page.
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Job Searching Online
- Local Classified Listings
- SignOnSanDiego.com Careers
Career site of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Includes searchable classified ad listings and articles and advice on the local job market.
- sandiego.craigslist.org
Popular local community classifieds.
- sandiego.backpage.com **
Listings partnered with the San Diego Reader and Job Giant.
- sandiego.jobing.com
Jobing.com is an employment site and producer of job fairs. They are partnered with local training and community organizations.
- Government Listings
- National Job Banks
- Indeed.com
SimplyHired
Specialized search engines for unified searching across multiple job listing sites.
- Monster.com
Major job listing and career development site, with local and international operations.
- CareerBuilder.com **
Major job listing service, partnered with hundreds of newspapers, web sites, and employment organizations.
- Yahoo! HotJobs
Job listing and career development site from Yahoo.
- EmploymentGuide.com
Online version of The Employment Guide classifieds magazine.
- Specialized Sources
- Net-Temps
Specializes in staffing industry employment: temporary, temp-to-hire, and full-time placements..
- SnagAJob.com
Specializes in part-time and hourly employment.
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Job Training
This is a partial listing of San Diego area training opportunities, with
an emphasis on no- or low-cost providers. Training providers can also be found through counselors at WorkForce Partnership, numerous online and print promotional materials, and your local library.
- San Diego Community College District
The San Diego Community College District includes City College, Mesa College, Miramar College, and 6 continuing education campuses. Courses include adult basic education, career technical training, computer classes, business, academic, and personal development programs. Continuing education site is at sdce.edu.
- Other area community college districts include:
- SD County Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
ROP offers hundreds of tuition-free trade and technical career training courses for ages 16 and older.
- Extended Studies through SDSU, UCSD, and USD.
Extended studies programs available through local universities offer vocational and certificate programs in a wide range of fields.
- Center for Employment Training-San Diego
Provides job training and placement in building maintenance, electronic assembly, and welding. Located in Grant Hill.
- Comprehensive Training Services
Provides certification, job training, and placement in computer, medical, and building industries. Located in City Heights and Imperial Beach.
- Occupational Training Services
Provides job training and placement in office and medical support.
Located in Clairemont.
- San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council **
Provides job search, technical skills training, and job search support resources.
- Skill Centers of America
Provides job training and placement in office, retail, and hospitality fields.
A more complete list of training providers can be found through
directories at 2·1·1 San Diego and California Employment Development Department (EDD)
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Assistance and Support
- Job Fairs
Job fairs provide a place to connect with employers who are hiring. Be aware that this is also a screening opportunity for employers, so treat all contacts as you would an interview.
- Job Search Support
- San Diego Workforce Partnership and San Diego Public Library have a wide range of job search support resources.
- Goodwill Employment Centers provide free assistance with the job search, application, and interview process. Five locations throughout San Diego County. The main office is at: 3663 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110; 619-225-2200.
- 2·1·1 San Diego is an online directory of more than 2,000 agencies in San Diego County providing basic needs, employment support, training, legal, health, and other services. Phone: 211
- servicelocator.org, part of the Department of Labor's CareerOneStop network, is a directory of local service providers by topic and agency.
Also see the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council **
- Employment/Staffing Agencies
Employment agencies place employees in temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent positions. There are numerous agencies in San Diego, some specialized for particular industries or professions. A list of the larger local agencies is at:
Also see the Specialized Sources section of this page.
- Unemployment and Workplace Rights
- The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides unemployment claim filing and job search support. Telephone assistance at 1-800-300-5616. Claims can be filed online, by phone, fax, or mail, but not in person. **
Partnered offices support job search and provide phones and Internet access for filing, but do not process applications: in San Diego at 4389 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113; 619-266-4200
- The California Department of Industrial Relations has additional information on workplace issues
- The Legal Aid Society of San Diego offers clinics to assist with applications and hearings for social services.
- The Employee Rights Center can assist with unemployment claims, wage claims, workplace rights issues, and more.**
*Please Note: The resources shown are selections and are not comprehensive of career sites online nor of San Diego area organizations.
**Recursos disponibles en español.
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