2026 Programs & Workshops

All Dress for Success San Francisco programs are free and open to unemployed and underemployed women.

Robert Half Career Development Bootcamp, September 10

Join Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose & Robert Half to prepare for your next career opportunity! The following topics will be covered:

  • Resume Review - Connect with staffing professionals for tips on how to enhance your resume

  • Personal Branding - Work on your LinkedIn profile or create/practice your elevator pitch.

  • Mock Interviews - Perfect your interview technique with speed 1:1 interviews.

DATE: Thursday, September 10

TIME: 10 am to 12:30 pm

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

Questions? Contact career.help@sfdress.org

¡El Programa Virtual de Búsqueda de Empleo en Español comienza el 15 de Septiembre!

¡Nuestro popular Programa Virtual de Búsqueda de Empleo, impartido íntegramente en español, regresa este año!

Este programa de seis sesiones está diseñado para mejorar tus habilidades de búsqueda de empleo y ampliar tu red de contactos.

Los temas incluyen revisión de currículum, redacción de cartas de presentación, marca personal, simulacros de entrevistas y más. Abierto a cualquier mujer que esté buscando trabajo.

Programa Virtual de BĂşsqueda de Empleo

Martes y Miércoles, del 15 al 30 de Septiembre, de 10:00 a 11:30 a. m. (hora del Pacífico) en línea por Zoom.

15, 16, 22, 23, 29 y 30 de Septiembre

Acompáñanos en nuestra sesiĂłn inaugural el Viernes 11 de Septiembre, de 12:00 a 13:00 (hora del PacĂ­fico). 

Semana 1 (15-16/09)

15/09: PlanificaciĂłn de carrera

16/09: Marca personal/LinkedIn

Semana 2 (22-23/09)

22/09: CurrĂ­culum y cartas de presentaciĂłn

23/09: Organización de la búsqueda de empleo y gestión del estrés

Semana 3 (29-30/09)

29/09: Mesa redonda con todos los ponentes

30/09: Simulacros de entrevistas

Al completar las seis sesiones, los participantes del programa recibirán:

  • Ropa profesional

  • Un neceser de belleza

Para cualquier consulta, envĂ­a un correo electrĂłnico. career.help@sfdress.org

Career Wardrobe + In-Person Career Coaching

Starting August 18, Career Wardrobe appointments in our San Francisco office are moving from Wednesdays to Tuesdays.

Client hours:

10 AM to 12:00 PM

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

What you need to know:

  • Choose a morning (10 am–12 pm) or afternoon (1:30 pm–3:30 pm) appointment window.

  • During you’re appointment window, you’ll have 45 minutes to shop for your workplace attire. Our trained volunteers will be on hand if you need them.

  • Stay for an optional 20-minute career coaching session while you're here. Bring your resume!

To make an appointment, fill out our short intake form to get started.

Career Center Drop-In Hours 

Get your career questions answered!

On the third Thursday of every month, stop by our Career Center (500 Sutter Street, Suite 220, unless otherwise noted) to meet with a career coach. You can get resume support, work on your LinkedIn profile, practice mock interviews, and more! No appointment needed, but please arrive by 2:30 pm.

Upcoming 2026 Drop-In Hours are at 1 pm-3 pm PST on:

  • Thursday, August 20 at our SF office

  • Thursday, September 17 at Capital One Cafe (101 Post Street, SF)

  • Thursday, October 15 at Capital One Care (101 Post Street, SF)

There are no Drop-In Hours in November or December.

Questions? Email: career.help@sfdress.org

Virtual Career Coaching

Get matched with your own Career Coach when it’s convenient for you. Our Career Coaches are available via Zoom or Google Meet and can help:

  • Create or update your resume and cover letter

  • Create or update your LinkedIn profile

  • Overcome interviewing challenges by practicing for future interviews

  • Help negotiate current or future pay by practicing future negotiations

  • Career path planning

  • Becoming your accountability partner by setting clear objectives in your current professional journey

Connect with a Career Coach today! Email career.help@sfdress.org to get started.

Past Programs & Workshops

  • Grow Your Career With AI Workshop. A virtual session presented by LinkedIn and learn how LinkedIn’s powerful AI tools can support your next career move.

  • LinkedIn Learning Career Training Paths Workshop. An in-person session where you’ll learn how LinkedIn’s AI tools can support your job search and career goals.

  • AI Foundations: Skills for Life and Work. A six-session virtual program that builds practical skills for everyday life and today’s workplace, with guided support on using AI in the job search.

  • Financial Education Series in Partnership with Capital One - A four week in-person program where you learn from financial experts and build confidence in managing your money.

  • Digital Literacy Program - The application window for this program has closed. To be placed on a waitlist, please email career.help@sfdress.org.

Professional Women’s Group Employment Retention Program (PWG) - ON PAUSE

** Our PWG program is currently on pause for restructuring. If you are an employed woman and would like to join PWG in the future, please email godavari@sfdress.org.