2009
Summer
J-1 Visa
Handout
Updated July 2009
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Contents
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WELCOME ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
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EMPLOYMENT TIPS ...................................................................................................................... 4
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES- WEBSITES ...................................................................... 4
RETAIL AND RESTAURANT ........................................................................................................... 5
HOTELS ........................................................................................................................................ 6
CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 7
SECURITY COMPANIES ................................................................................................................. 7
NANNYING ................................................................................................................................... 7
PROMOTING TOURS ...................................................................................................................... 7
MOVING COMPANIES ................................................................................................................... 8
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES ............................................................................................................. 9
ACCOMMODATION IN SAN FRANCISCO ................................................................................11
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
1. APARTMENTS......................................................................................................................11
FURNITURE RENTAL OPTIONS ...........................................................................................14
HOSTELS ..................................................................................................................................15
ROOMMATE ASSISTANCE SERVICES ................................................................................17
BERKLEY INFORMATION .....................................................................................................18
RESIDENCE CLUBS ................................................................................................................19
HOTELS & MOTELS ................................................................................................................21
RENTAL AGENCIES ................................................................................................................23
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................24
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SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES IN SAN FRANCISCO 2008.......................................................26
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PREPARING A RESUME ................................................................................................................27
5.1
5.2
5.3
RECOMMENDED CONTENT ..........................................................................................................27
BEST PRACTICES IN RESUME PREPARATION ................................................................................28
SAMPLE RESUME.........................................................................................................................29
BA HONS BUSINESS STUDIES ...............................................................................................................29
A-LEVELS: BUSINESS STUDIES (B) SPANISH (C) ENGLISH (C) ...................................................29
GCSES: 10 GCSES ACHIEVED 4 AS, 2 BS, 4 CS ..................................................................................29
Updated July 2009
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1 Welcome
Summertime marks the period when Irish students who have obtained the J1 Student Visa come
to the United States to experience what it is like to live and work in another country. To assist
Irish students who will be coming to San Francisco, we have compiled a list of helpful
employment tips, web sites regarding summer employment, and other suggestions of where to
seek summer employment. Please keep in mind that this information is not exhaustive, and we
do not endorse any one particular employer.
We would caution students that finding employment in the San Francisco Bay Area does take
time and effort. Employers have their pick of the crop. Successful employment during the
summer of 2009 will depend on your perseverance and ingenuity in searching out employment
possibilities and a willingness to choose from options that may not be ideal. Be aware that
although San Francisco is a tourist destination, tourism is constant throughout the year and does
not generate extra seasonal work as is often common in coastal resorts on the East Coast.
Almost half of J1 students annually find employment in the hospitality industry (restaurants,
hotels, bars) with retail, painting and decorating making up the remainder of employment. The
majority of students can survive economically by working one full time job; however some do
work two/ three jobs to get by.
Good luck and have a great summer!
Updated July 2009
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2 Employment Information
2.1 Employment Tips
1. Firstly, realize that the San Francisco job market is not good this summer and you need to
take whatever jobs you can get. Beggars cannot be choosers!
2. If you are lucky enough to get a job, keep it. Do not turn up late – particularly on a
Monday morning – your job will be gone. Hangovers do not get any leeway in America,
even if you work for an Irish employer.
3. Do not refuse work! Take whatever job you’re offered even if it’s not ideal and hold onto
it until you have found replacement work.
4. Those of you that arrive early June head for Fisherman’ wharf as there is a high
percentage of restaurants, retail shops, and promoting tour work available down there.
However if you arrive later in the summer avoid the wharf as it will be a waste of your
time. In that case head for Noe Valley, Haight and Asbury, The Castro, Richmond etc.
5. If you came with USIT, check out the J1 job search at http://j1online.ie/Employers - there
are lots of jobs for San Francisco listed here. If you have problems with your user name
and
password
you
may
need
to
contact
Council
Exchanges
at
matching@councilexchanges.org
6. If you came with SAYIT, check out www.sayit.ie for their employment listings.
7. Consider your previous work experience and your course of study and try contacting
those types of companies – e.g. bookkeeping experience– try accountants, any kinds of
offices, temp agencies; mechanical engineering course – try mechanical engineers /
contractors. Have sample resumes made up for employers.
8. Do not waste your time filling out applications for shops that although idyllic are simply
not hiring e.g. Diesel etc...
9. Go to www.msn.com and search the Yellow Pages (link on the right side). Put in the
generic word e.g. mechanic and see what companies come up. Contact web site to find
out personnel/human resources manager and submit resumes.
2.2 Summer Employment Possibilities- Websites
San Francisco
Updated July 2009
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
http://www.sanfranjobs.com
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com
http://www.monster.com
http://www.westfield.com/us/centres/california/sanfrancisco/
http://www.shopstonestown.com/
http://www.traderjoes.com/
http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/
http://www.hornblower.com
http://www.pier39.com/Information/jobsinternships.htm
Bay Area
Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk: www.beachboardwalk.com
Six Flags Marine World: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/marineworld/Jobs/index.asp
California’s Great America Amusement Park: http://www.pgathrills.com/
Marine Science Institute: http://www.sfbaymsi.org/
Newspapers/Job Boards
www.sfgate.com/jobs/
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
http://www.summerjobs.com/
http://jobstar.org/adjobs/index.cfm
www.j1jobs.com
Lake Tahoe Area
http://www.tahoe.com/
http://www.csuchico.edu/semp
Additional Websites for Employment
www.tssjobs.com
http://www.jobhub.com
www.net-temps.com
www.jobshopsf.com/
http://www.truecareers.com/
http://jobstar.org/nocal/index.php
http://sanfrancisco.employmentguide.com/
2.3 Retail and Restaurant
For retail and waitressing keep an eye on shop windows. Try slightly different areas – e.g. Cow
Hollow (around Lombard & Van Ness), Laurel Village (around California & Masonic).

Lori’s Diner, Betty Boop’s & Sears Fine Foods.
These locations are all owned by Lori’s Diner Corp. All applications are accepted at the
500 Sutter Street Lori’s location. Go in person and ask for an application and attach a
current resume. They always take on J1’s for all locations.
Updated July 2009
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
Don at Rocco’s Café is always looking for people for table service.
Rocco’s Café is located at 1131 Folsom St (@7th Street) 415-554-0522. Go in person and
ask for Don.

Beach Chalet, Ocean Beach
There are great career opportunities at the Beach & Park Chalet Brewery & Restaurant.
Please email your resume to restaurantsf@aol.com . They also hold open interviews
every Tuesday between 2-5pm at 1000 Great Highway, between Lincoln & Fulton.

Tamae at the Grain D’Or Bakery likes to take on Irish staff.
Her café is located at 4th and Clement (415-668-6221). Again she would prefer for you to
call in person.
Some of the bigger shops on Union Square also take on J1 students. These include Gap,
Anthropology, Nike Town, Express and Abercrombie & Fitch. Do hurry in obtaining your social
security number as these chains will be reluctant to take on employees without having this
number.
Again the Fisherman’s Wharf is an excellent area of employment if you are here earlier in the
summer. Tourist shops like Treasure Ireland located on Pier 39 generally takes on some students
during the summer months.
The Boudin Bakery generally takes on a considerable number of students in their locations
across the city - www.boudinbakery.com.
Consider going across the Golden Gate Bridge (GGB) to Tiburon & Sausalito – two small
touristy towns. You can get the Golden Gate Transit bus from downtown or Park Presidio stops
to commute daily. Check out their website – www.transitinfo.org. You can even go up to Corte
Madera or Larkspur – small towns about 30 minutes from San Francisco on the GGB line.
2.4 Hotels
Several hotels, in previous years, have employed students over their busy summer period.
Various jobs include reception work and room cleaning. A lot of these hotels are open to the
possibility of hiring students. It would be a good idea to leave your resume with the hotel
manager or human resource department where possible. The more open to areas you are, the
better your chance of employment is. A few hotels which are open to student employment are:
The Embassy Hotel (Mary Murphy)
610 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Ph: (415) 673-1404
Fax: (415) 474-4188
Bancroft Hotel
2680 Bancroft Way, Berkley, CA 94704
Ph: (510) 549-1000
Fax: (510) 549-1070
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Beau Sky Hotel
2520 Durant Avenue, Berkley, CA 94704
Ph: (510) 540-7688
Fax: (510) 540-8089
Durant Hotel
2600 Durant Avenue, Berkley CA 94704
Ph: (510) 845-8981
Fax: (510) 486-8336
2.5 Construction
Construction work can often be limited and only those with good experience may be hired. In
this field of work especially employers DO NOT care for lateness or no show on a Monday.
There will be plenty looking for work so remember that you are replaceable. Also do not limit
yourself to construction.
2.6 Security Companies
This security company always takes students on for the summer – both male and female.
 Maloney Securities : (650) 593-0163
2.7 Nannying
Not too easy to get as most families want a long term commitment.
Try placing a notice at Parents Place, 1710 Scott (& Bush) or at Natural Resources, Diamond (&
24th St.) in Noe Valley.
Parents Place also has an online bulletin board to look for work.
http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/
Don’t forget to mention that you’re Irish in your advert.
Its web address is
AuPairCare
1 (800) 428-7247
www.aupaircare.com
nd
Bay Area 2 Mom
1 (888) 926-3666
www.2ndmom.com
Natural Resources
415-550-2611
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
Also try www.bay-area-sitters.com/parentlist.php3
2.8 Promoting Tours
Fisherman’s Wharf at Pier 39 is a busy tourist area during the summer months. Some tour
companies need help promoting their tours and cruises and often look for students for this
seasonal work. One of these tour groups is as follows:
Eco Tours
Address:
Tel:
Updated July 2009
1535 Eddy Street, Suite 613 @ Pine
415-246-8687
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Fax:
415-771-7596
Email:
eco_94976@yahoo.com
Ali from Eco Tours is looking for students to promote tours at Fisherman’s Wharf from June 1st
until September 6th this summer.
Blazing Saddles
www.blazingsaddles.com
This bike rental company takes on numerous J1 students every summer and the feedback from
these students has been that it was a fun job where they met up with lots of other J1’ers. It is
best to call down to their stand on Pier 39.
2.9 Moving Companies
Check out moving companies in the Yellow Pages to discuss summer employment opportunities.
Such companies include:
 A1 Moving and Storage 1-800-666-0925
 Emerald Moving Company 415-647-9300
 Shamrock Moving 415-731-2777
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2.10 Employment Agencies
Temp Agencies. Usually a good source of work but can take a while and can result in a day here
and there. Submit your resume to as many as possible and hope for the best.
Brush up on your Excel for these – most companies require some level of Excel – just be able to
input and perform basic formulae. Some agencies actually give you a test on the computer of
Microsoft Word and Excel. Almost all agencies give you a typing test that calculates your speed
and accuracy, as well as a Basic English grammar and math test.
*Keep in mind that this is just a sample of the temp agencies in San Francisco that J1 students
have used in the past. You are welcome to come to the IIPC and review our binder that lists all of
the temp agencies in San Francisco.
Smith Hampton & Devlin
369 Pine Street, Suite 506
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 986-4844
Fax: (415) 986-1175
Website: www.shdevlin.com
Email: jobs@shdevlin.com
The Eastridge Group
311 California Street, 6th floor
San Francisco CA 94104
Ph: (415) 616-9710 (ask for Carol)
Fax: (415) 616-9709
Website: www.eastridgeinfotech.com/
Email: eastbay@eastridgeinfotech.com
369 Pine Street, Mezzanine Level
Strategic Staffing
Email:
jobs@strategic-staffing.com
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 616-6300
Fax: (415) 616-6306
Manpower
3 Embarcadero, Suite 540
San Francisco, CA 94111
Ph: (415) 781-7171
Fax: (415) 781-4531
Website: www.us.manpower.com
Email:
sanfrancisco.cadowntown@manpower.com
Nelson
425 California Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 989-9911
Fax: (415) 398-1285
Email:sanfranciscoinfo@nelsonstaffing.com
Website: www.nelsonhr.com
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Attack! Marketing & Promotions
367 9th Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94101
Ph: (415) 433-1499
Fax: (415) 276-5759
Website: www.attackmarketing.net
Talent Tree
115 Sansome Street, Suite 1050
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 391-2333
Fax: (415) 391-2270
Website: www.talenttree.com
Ajilon Professional Staff
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 2310
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 398-3366
Fax: (415) 398-2618
Website: www.ajilon.com
Email: sanfrancisco@ajilonfinance.com
In-House Staffing @ Aunt Ann's
2722 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Ph: (415) 749-3650
Fax: (415) 749-2081
Website: www.in-housestaffing.com
Venturi Staffing Partners
201 California Street, Suite 430
San Francisco, CA 94111
Ph: (415) 773-2227
Fax: (415) 263-3690
Website:
www.venturistaffingpartners.com
Enterprise For High School Students
200 Pine Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph: (415) 392-7600
Fax: (415) 392-7611
Website:www.ehss.org
Email:info@ehss.org
Premier Staffing
111 Sutter St Suite 550
San Francisco, CA 94101
Tel: (415) 362 2211
Fax: (415 362 3311
Email Info@PStaffing.com
Website: http://www.pstaffing.com/
Wollborg-Michelson Personnel
120 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 391 7600
Fax: (415) 986 5074
Email resume for the attention of Terry
to tdyer@wmjobs.com
Total Support Service
605 Market St, Suite 1250
San Francisco
Tel: (415) 543 4545
Fax: (415) 543 1377
Contact Erika Manalo
Email Resume erika@tssjos.com
Website: http://www.tssjobs.com/
Career Group
345 California Street, Suite 1650
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 781 8188
Fax: (415) 781 8329
Email sf@careergroupinc.com
Website www.careergroupinc.com
Monroe Personnel Service
220 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 732 7520
Fax: (415) 438 2199
Website: http://www.temptime.com/
Updated July 2009
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3 Accommodation in San Francisco
Firstly, it can be quite difficult to obtain accommodation in San Francisco, for either short
term or long-term rentals. It may be best to come in a group and take a short-term lease on
an apartment. An individual trying to rent alone makes it much more difficult. Also, be
aware that rent is expensive here, ranging from $550 to $1000 per month, per person. Also
be aware that most if not all available spaces are rented unfurnished. The prices provided in
this brochure are sample average prices and may vary.
Provided below are several options including:
1. Apartments furnished/unfurnished in San Francisco
2. Furniture Rental Options
3. Hostels
4. Room-mate Assistance Services
5. Berkeley Accommodation Information
6. Residence Clubs
7. Hotels/Motels
8. Rental Agencies
9. Additional Information
3.1 1. APARTMENTS
The Fillmore Center
One of the most popular places for J1 students is The Fillmore Center, which is downtown
on 1475 Fillmore Street. The telephone number is (415) 921-1969 and the fax number is
(415) 563-2019.
You can also view the apartments on their website:
http://www.thefillmorecenter.com
The minimum lease at The Fillmore Center is a 4 month lease and pricing is as follows:
 Studio Apartment unfurnished @ $1500
 1 bedroom unfurnished @ $1800 - $2000
 2 bedrooms unfurnished @ $2000 - $2500
 bedrooms unfurnished @ $2650 up
The requirements for moving into The Fillmore Center are as follows:
1. The renters must prove that their combined monthly gross income is equal to three
times the monthly rental amount. So if three people are renting an apartment, their
combined income must be three times the amount of the monthly rent. If the renters
only have two times the monthly rent, then a higher security deposit will be required.
2. J1 visa
3. Passport
4. Two bank statements (copies of Irish ones are fine)
The one thing you'll have to be aware of here and, indeed, in most other places, is that they
will look for very high deposits - often up to $1000 per person. The Fillmore requires a
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deposit of $1500 per person for their one bedroom up to $2000 for their two bedrooms. The
legal maximum for an unfurnished apartment is twice the monthly rent and for a furnished
apartment, three times the monthly rent. There is also an application fee of $35 for each
adult.
Here are some other short-term apartment rental options with sample pricing:
Golden Gateways Apts
480 Davis Court @ Jackson
Tel:
(415) 434-5700
Fax:
(415) 403-5739
Website:
http://www.goldengatewaycenter.com/s/homepage
Both Furnished / Unfurnished Apartments are available on 3 month, 6 month and 1 year leases.
Prices are as follows:
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Studio furnished @ $2900 (up to 2 people can stay here)
1 bedroom furnished @ $3000 (up to 2 people can stay here)
2 bedrooms furnished @ $3500 (up to 4 people can stay here)
Studio unfurnished @ $1800
1 bedroom unfurnished @ $2200
2 bedrooms unfurnished @ $2500
Geary Courtyard
639 Geary Street @ Jones
Tel:
415-749-0101
Fax:
415-749-0617
Website:
www.oakwood.com
Email:
oakwood@oakwoodworldwide.com
There is a 32 day minimum lease for their furnished apartments:
 Studio @ $98 per day/$2940 per month (up to 3 people can stay here)
 1 bedroom @ $124 per day/$3720 per month (3 people can stay here)
There are both 3 and 6 month leases for unfurnished apartments.
3 month leases starting at:
Studio (unfurnished)
$1500 per month
1 bedroom (unfurnished)
$1700 per month
6 month leases starting at:
Studio (unfurnished)
$1450 per month
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1 bedroom (unfurnished)
$1650 per month
They DO require Renter’s insurance (about $18 a month) from www.erenterplan.com / 1-888205-8118.
For international renters, a security deposit is generally the first months rent and a $32
application fee (which is refundable)
Post Street Towers
737 Post Street @ Jones
Tel:
415-771-7784
Fax:
415-931-4723
Website:
http://www.experiencesequoia.com/
Email:
CustomerCare@ExperienceSequoia.com
3-5 months minimum for unfurnished and furnished apartments:
 Studio @ $1400 – $1600 (add an additional $250 for furnished)
 1 bedroom @ $1600 (add an additional $350 for furnished)
 2 bedrooms @ $2000 (add an additional $450 for furnished)
Apartments can be furnished by the Towers. Prices for furniture packages range from $250 – $450 per
month in addition to the rent. Housewares (plates, cups, flatware, towels, pillows, blankets, etc.) can
also be rented for an additional $150 -$175 per month.
They require 1 month’s rent as a security deposit. There is also an application fee of $30 per
person.
The Steinhart Apartments
952 Sutter Street @ Leavenworth
Tel:
415-928-3855
Fax:
415-928-0335
Website:
www.steinharthotel.com
Email:
csleon@steinharthotel.com
There is a 30 day minimum stay here. (Linens dishware and weekly cleaning service all inclusive)
Studio furnished $2400- $2750
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1 Bedroom furnished $3200 -$3650 (Can fit 2/3 people)
Small 2 bedroom furnished $4000 –up (Can fit 5 people)
Bayside Village
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Address:
3 Bayside Village Place, San Francisco CA
Telephone:
415-777-4850
Website:
http://www.baysidevillage.com/
Fax:
415-777-4004
The Villas Parkmerced
Address:
3711 19th Ave.
Telephone:
415-405-4600
Fax:
415-469-5582
Website:
www.thevillasparkmerced.com
Stonestown Apartments
Address:
295 Buckingham Way, San Francisco CA
Telephone:
415-564-4000
Fax:
415-564-4000
Website:
www.stonestown.com
Westlake Village
Address:
331 Park Plaza Drive, Daly City
Telephone:
650-755-8133
Fax:
650-755-6045
Website:
www.westlakevillageapts.com
3.2 FURNITURE RENTAL OPTIONS
Cort Furniture Rental- (415) 982-1077
Located very close to the Golden Gateways Apartments on 447 Battery Street @ Clay, they
offer a student package for furniture rental. A 3 month minimum lease is required. This
package costs $100 per month to furnish a studio, $149 to furnish a one bedroom, $199 to
furnish a 2 bedroom and $249 to furnish a three bedroom. Additional costs include insurance
to protect against any possible damage incurred to the furniture. The furniture package
includes a sofa with matching chair, a cocktail table, a bed, a nightstand and lamp, a dining
table with two chairs and a study desk and chair.
Rent-A-Center, 2853 Mission Street- (415) 282-2522
Located in the Mission District, they offer furniture, electronics, appliances and computers
through flexible rental purchase agreements.
http://www6.rentacenter.com/site/page/pg4285.html
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3.3 HOSTELS
Many hostels are listed on www.hostels.com. Here is a short list to get you started:
The Adelaide Hostel
This is an Irish owned and mainly Irish run hostel. It is a great place to get started.
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
E –mail:
Address:
415-359-1915
415-359-1940
Rates:
$23 per night for Dorms
$60 per night for private rooms Mon. – Thurs.
$60 per night Sat & Sun. (special rate for J1 students)
www.adelaidehostel.com
info@adelaidehostel.com
5 Isadora Duncan Street @ Taylor
(Private rooms can have 2 people sharing, or 3 sharing for $70 nightly.)
Hostelling International, Fisherman’s Wharf
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Address:
Rates:
Max stay:
415-771-7277
415-771-1468
www.norcalhostels.org
FWGroups@norcalhostels.org
240 Fort Mason (at Bay Street - Fisherman’s Wharf)
$28 per night (dorms)
$75 per night (private rooms - up to 3)
$3 per night fee applies to non-members. Annual membership is $18.
Rates include continental breakfast, parking, tax, linens and towels.
21 days
Hostelling International, Downtown
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Address:
Rates:
Max stay:
415-788-5604
415-788-3023
www.norcalhostels.org
sfdowntown@norcalhostels.org
312 Mason (at Geary Blvd – Union Square)
$26 per night (dorms-4 person)
$70 per night (private 2 people/ sharing bathroom)
$85 per night (private 2 people with private bathroom)
$3 per night fee applies to non- members. Annual membership is $18.
21 days in a 30 day period.
However long term accommodation is available on a month to month basis:
Private room with private bathroom $1000 single and 1200 double
Private room hall bathroom $750.00 single and $950.00 double
Interested parties should contact Jim @ 415-397-9330
Hostelling International, SF City Center
Phone:
415-474-5721
Fax:
415-776-0775
Website:
www.norcalhostels.org
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Email:
Address:
Rates:
Max stay:
sfcitycenter@norcalhostels.org
685 Ellis Street @ Larkin
$25-$28 per night (dorms)
$82-$85 per night (private rooms – up to 3)
All have private bathrooms.
21 days
The Globe
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Rates:
415-431-0540
415-431-3286
10 Hallam Place (between 7th & 8th on Folsom – South of Market)
(include breakfast)
$20 per night mon-thurs (dorms)
$22 per night through weekend (dorms)
$45 per night/ 1 person private/with bathroom.
Currently doing a deal if you pay for 3 or more nights you get $2 off each night
Max stay:
(i.e) 3 nights during the week $54
3 nights at the weekend $60
14 days (can be flexible)
Green Tortoise Hostel:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Rates:
Max stay:
415-834-9060/415-834-1000
415-956-4900
494 Broadway @ Kearny – (Downtown)
Include breakfast, internet and dinner 3 nights a week
$24 per night (dorms) /and for 3 bedroom dorms
$60 sharing bathroom (1-2 people)
Adventure travel office located in the office
10 days (flexible)
European Guest House
Phone:
Fax:
415-861-6634
415-621-4428
Address:
Rates:
761 Minna Square (between Howard & Mission and 8th & 9th) – (South of Market)
$16 for 6 bed, $18 for 4 bed dorms, $20 for 2 bed dorms and $45 for private room –
sleeps2
Weekly rates also available: $110 for 4 bed dorm, $200 for 2 bed dorm and $225 for
private room
Max stay:
Sleeps 2
21 days/ 28 days.
YMCA Central Branch
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Rates:
415-885-0460
415-885-5439
220 Golden Gate Ave. @ Leavenworth – (Tenderloin)
Includes muffin, tea/coffee, juice, and use of fitness facilities
$23 per night 3-4 bed dorm
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Max stay:
Single rooms on a weekly basis $260-$270
21 days
Students who carry 9 units can stay in one of the above rooms for the length of time
they carry 9 units.
ELEMENTS Hostel
Phone:
Address:
Website:
Rates:
415-647-4100
2516 Mission Street @ 22nd Street
http://www.elementshotel.com/
Include breakfast and internet.
$25 dorms
$60 private room with 1 bed.
Max stay:
Weekly rates available
28days (extendable)
3.4 ROOMMATE ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Metrorent
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Website:
Rates:
2021 Fillmore @ Pine, 10 am – 5 pm, Mon- Fri
415-563-7368
415-552-8447
http://www.metrorent.com
FREE membership access’s about 1/3 of rentals.
$45 for 45 days access’s all rentals
Roommate Express (SF Bay Area)
Tel:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
1-800-487-8050
www.roommateexpress.com
customerservice@roommateexpress.com
$29 for 3 months
Roommate Referral Service
Address:
Tel:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
60 days.
610 Cole St @ Haight
1-800-587-2458
www.roommates.com
support@roommateservice.com
Basic membership is FREE $5.95 for 3 day trial/$19.95 for 30 days/29.95 for
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3.5 BERKLEY INFORMATION
For campus housing contact:
For more information contact:
Housing and Dining Services
Central Office
2610 Channing Way #2272
Berkeley, CA 94720-2272
Tel: 510-642-4108
Fax: 510-643-3411
Convention and Visitors Bureau
2015 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 1-800-847-4823/510-549-7040
Fax: 510-644-2052
www.visitberkeley.com/
reshall@uclink4.berkeley.edu
www.housing.berkeley.edu
Summer Visitor Housing (June 1st-Aug 11th)
Tel: 510-642-5925
Summer Session Housing
Tel: 510-642-5796
Fax: 510-642-4888
Housing Supervisor
University Students’ Cooperative Association
2424 Ridge Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94709
www.usca.org
Tel: 510-848-1936
Fax: 510-848-2114
The following are some Hotels in the area:
Bancroft Hotel
2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510-549-1000
Fax: 510-549-1070
Website: www.bancrofthotel.com
Email: reservations@bancrofthotel.com
Durant Hotel
2600 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510-845-8981
Fax: 510-486-8336
Website: www.hoteldurant.com
Email: reservations@hoteldurant.com
Beau Sky Hotel
2520 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel: 510-540-7688
Fax: 510-540-8089
Website: www.beauskyhotel.citysearch.com
Email: beausky@emf.net
Travel Lodge
1820 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Tel: 510-843-4262
Fax: 510-848-1480
Website: www.travelodge.com
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3.6
RESIDENCE CLUBS
(Note: The hotel tax in SF is 14%)
The Ansonia Abby Hotel
Address:
711 Post Street @ Jones
Telephone:
415-673-2670
Fax:
415-673-9217
Website:
http://ansonia.ypguides.net/
Email:
ansonia@sbcglobal.net
Rates:
 Single room with private bath, $66 per night + 14% tax (inc. bkfast & dinner)
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Double room with private bath, $79 per night + 14% tax (inc. bkfast & dinner)
Suites (2 rooms plus private bath) $105& up + 14% tax (inc. bkfast & dinner)
Student Rates:
Private room with bathroom
Private room shared bathroom
Shared room with bathroom
Shared room shared bathroom
weekly
$315
$255
$195
$145
4 weeks
$915
$725
$515
$435
The Monroe Hotel
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
1870 Sacramento Street (between Van Ness and Franklin)
415-474-6200
415-346-1870
www.monroeresidenceclub.com
monroe9@mindspring.com
All rates include breakfast and dinner daily.
Private room with hall bathroom $325 per week, $490 per 2 weeks, $980 per month.
Private room with share bathroom $275 for 1 week; $565 for 2 weeks; $1080
per month
The Kenmore
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
1570 Sutter Street (between Gough and Octavia)
415-776-5815
415-776-9659
http://www.kenmorehotelsf.com/
Kenmore1@mindspring.com
Shared room starting at $210-$260 per week, $350 every 2 weeks and $690 per
month. Private rooms starting at $300 per week, $500 2 weeks and $1000 per month
All rates include two meals per day.
Prices are per person.
Deluxe rooms are available which include T.V. refrigerator and 7 day maid service
Additional costs: $20 refundable key deposit and $2.50 / week fee
Deposit of $100 is required.
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Grant Plaza Hotel
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
465 Grant Avenue @ Pine
415-434-3883/1-800-472-6899
415-434-3886
www.grantplaza.com
info@grantplaza.com
Room with single bed and private bath, $89 + tax per night
Room with double bed and private bath, $89 up + tax per night
Room with 2 twin beds with private bath, $99 up + tax per night
Room with 2 double beds with private bath, $99 up + tax per night
Vantaggio Suites
Address:
835 Turk Street @ Franklin
Telephone:
415-922-0111
Fax:
415-922-0166
Website:
www.vantaggiosuites.com
Email:
sf@vantaggiosuites.com
Rates:
Small room with Private Bathroom varies from weekly $375-$4000/ monthly $1020$1110
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3.7 HOTELS & MOTELS
(Note: The hotel tax in SF is 14%)
Beach Motel
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
4211 Judah @ 47th Avenue
415-681-6618
415-661-8673
www.beachmotelsf.com
info@beachmotelsf.com
Based on 2 persons sharing: $65-$95 per night weekday, $75-$110 per night
weekend
Days In
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
2600 Sloat Blvd
415-665-9000
415-665-5440
www.daysinn.com
daysinnsf@aol.com
Double rooms from $105 per night weekday/ $115 per night weekend
Single rooms $95 per night weekday/ $110 per night weekend
Great Highway Motor Inn
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Rates:
1234 Great Highway
415-731-6644
415-731-5309
www.greathwy.com
greathwy@pacbell.net
$125.00 One King Bed
$115.00 One Queen Bed
$135.00 Two Queen Beds
$155.00 Suite or Room with three beds.
Ocean View Motel
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
4340 Judah Street
415-661-2300
415-661-9529
www.oceanviewmotelsf.com
oceanviewmotel@yahoo.com
One queen bed $75 - $125 per night
Two queen beds: $95 - $150
Ocean Park Motel
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Website
Email:
2690 46th Ave
415-566-7020
415-665-8959
www.oceanparkmotel.citysearch.com
ocnprk36@aol.com
One queen bed $75 - $125 per night
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Two/three queen beds $120 - $175 per night
Rooms with kitchens $10 - $15 extra per day with a 4 night minimum stay
Roberts At-the-Beach
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
2828 Sloat Blvd.
415-564-2610
415-681-1376
information@robertsatthebeach.com
Based on 2 persons sharing, $74 + tax weekdays and weekends.
Seal Rock Inn
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
545 Point Lobos Avenue @ 48th Avenue
415-752-8000/1-888-SEALROCK (732-5762)
415-752-6034
www.sealrockinn.com
reservations@sealrockinn.com
Single one person from $110-$142
Two person from $124-$152
Tax weekdays and $15 extra on weekends
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3.8 RENTAL AGENCIES
(Note: These may also work as Roommate Referral agencies)
The Rental Guide (San Francisco & Bay Area)
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Fees:
2720 Taylor Street, Suite 450
415-929-7777
415-929-7778
www.rentalguide.com
info@rentalguide.com
Rental listings and roommate service is free, just requires registration.
American Property Exchange & American Marketing Systems
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
2800 Van Ness Avenue
1-800-747-7784
415-447-2075
www.amsires.com
contact@amsisf.com
Metro Rent
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
Fee:
2021 Fillmore Street
415-563-RENT
415-563-0383
www.metrorent.com
newplaces@metrorent.com
$45 for listings for 45 days (roommate search and rental search)
UCSF Housing Services
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
Milberry Union 102 West
500 Parnassus Avenue
415-476-2231
415-476-6733
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/housing/ (On-line services section)
Rentals.com
Website:
www.rentals.com
Bay Area For Rent
(Bay4Rent.com & SF4Rent.com)
Apartment & Roommate Resources
Address:
2261 Market Street #900
Telephone:
415-440-RENT
Fax:
415-704-3337
Website:
www.sf4rent.com
Fee:
$20 for 90 days
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Trinity Management Services
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Website:
333 Bay Street
415-433-3333
415-989-9390
www.trinitymanagement.com
Rentwave
Website:
www.rentwave.com
Citiapartments
Website:
Telephone:
www.citiapartments.com
415-861-1111
3.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Information and advice on rentals in San Francisco:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/rentboard_index.asp?id=2142 San Francisco Rent Board (covers housing
built prior to 1979)
www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/index.html
A guide to residential tenants’ and landlords’
rights and responsibilities by the State of
California’s Department of Consumer Affairs.
www.leginfo.ca.gov/
Find a California state law (Helpful with
security deposits)
www.caanet.org
California Apartment Association
www.sfaa.org
San Francisco Apartment Association
www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-274.html
How Rent Control Drives Out Affordable
Housing
www.sftu.org
San Francisco Tenant’s Union
www.rentlaw.com/
Rental advice and queries
Bulletin Boards
University of California San Francisco
Address:
Millberry Union, 501 Parnassus Avenue @ 2nd Avenue
University of San Francisco
Address:
2130 Fulton Street @ Parker
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Hastings College of Law
Address:
200 McAllister @ Hyde
--------------------------------You can also check out some websites such as:
www.craigslist.org
Offers both long and short term rentals.
www.sf4rent.com
access.
There is a registration fee for this one, for 30-day
http://classifieds.yahoo.com/
www.renttech.com
Tel: 415-863-RENT (7368)/ Fax: 415-552-8447
www.housing.berkeley.edu
The University of CA at Berkeley offers summer
housing from June 1st to Aug 11th
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4 Social Security Offices In San Francisco 2008
All Social Security offices are open between 9am and 4.30pm Monday through Friday.
For general information number call 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778.
Their website is www.ssa.gov
The Social Security Offices are listed as follows:
San Francisco Downtown SSO
560 Kearny Street
This office is located at Kearney and Sacramento. 2 blocks from Market. All major
and Muni lines.
San Francisco Downtown SSO
90 7th Street, Annex 1st Floor
This office is located at Mission & 7th Street, one block South of Civic Center bart
and Muni Exit. All Major bus and Muni Lines.
San Francisco Mission SSO
1098 Valencia Street on the corner of 22nd Street
Transportation lines close to this office are the #14 and #49 Mission lines and the #26
Valencia line.
San Francisco Parkside SSO
Suite 300
1569 Sloat Blvd at Clearfield/34th Avenue
This office is located in the Lakeshore Plaza Shopping Center across the parking lot
from Albertsons. The #23 muni bus goes to the Shopping Center.
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5 Preparing a Resume
We recommend you prepare a resume as soon as possible to help your job hunting efforts.
Here is some useful information to help you prepare a
5.1 Recommended Content
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone Number
Email Address
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Your name should stand out and be quickly visible, at the top center of the resume.
List a phone number at which you can be easily reached, preferably one with an
answering machine or a voicemail.
A Fax number is less critical in many cases, but an e-mail address is nearly always
expected.
An e-mail address should never be underlined and/or highlighted in blue. Set up, get a
free e-mail address from a site like Hotmail, Google or Yahoo. Do not use a fun email address which you would use for friends e.g. partygirl@hotmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY OR QUAILIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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Brief, clearly worded statement of what you do, where you do it and the skills you
have that are relevant for the desired position.
Skills mentioned should be supported by fact in the body of the resume.
EDUCATION
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In reverse chronological order, list school, colleges, location, degrees, dates.
Placements, major research, significant courses, and work-study may be listed here or
under separate headings.
Education majors should mention student teaching experiences and certifications, and
nursing and health science students should list major clinical experience.
EXPERIENCE (full-time, part-time, summer, volunteer, placements)
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Categorize in reverse chronological order.
List dates of employment, name and location of company, and job title.
Describe accomplishments and specific tasks rather than responsibilities.
Emphasize transferable skills, especially as they relate to the desired job.
Begin phrases with action verbs such as organized, planned, led, and advised.
Omit personal pronouns; be positive and concise.
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AFFILIATIONS (memberships, certifications)
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Include membership in professional/trade organizations.
Mention offices, titles, special duties, achievements, awards.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/INFORMATION (computer skills, travel, foreign
language proficiency)
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Describe if the experiences are unique or skills are required or relevant job.
5.2 Best Practices in Resume Preparation
A resume is as individual as the personal creating it. However, certain stylistic elements help
a client’s resume look more professional.
A resume in the US should not exceed one page in length.
Three areas are most critical: fonts, paper and printing.
Fonts - The type of font should be a fairly standard business style with limited curls and
embellishments. Times New Roman is a traditional choice. The point size should be 11 or 12
for most text, and 14 or 16 for headings. Graphic emphases such as bold, italics, underlines,
bullets and capitalizations should be used sparingly. Too much emphasizing makes nothing
stand out.
Paper - The paper used should be the best available. The major office supply stores carry
name bands that are all acceptable. Never fold, staple, or paperclip a resume. Tipex,
erasures, or other marks should never be visible on a resume. Prepare the resume on 8
1/2”x11” white paper (or similarly neutral), using black ink.
Printing - A resume should ideally be laser printed. Even in less-than-ideal situations,
remember that resume should look like an original when it is presented to an employer.
Mailing - When mailing a resume, do not staple or fold it. Send in a 9”x12” envelope.
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5.3 Sample Resume
Jane Smith
1475 20th Ave, Apt 2
San Francisco, CA 94125
Cell (415) 552 1859
jsmith@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
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EDUCATION
2005 – Present
Final year BA Hons Business Studies student at Strathclyde University
Prior experience as administration assistant
Proficient at all Microsoft Office packages.
Efficient, details-oriented, and skilled at time management
Strathclyde University, Scotland
BA Hons Business Studies
Modules include: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting,
Business Information Systems, Human Resources, Financial markets,
Business Economics
1998-2005
St. Marks Grammar School, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A-Levels: Business Studies (B) Spanish (C) English (C)
GCSES: 10 GCSES achieved 4 As, 2 Bs, 4 Cs
EXPERIENCE
2003- 2005
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Summer 2004
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Bar Assistant/ Supervisor
Marks Bar Belfast, Northern Ireland
Regularly responsible for the management of this busy student bar. Work in a
team to manage tasks across the group on busy nights.
Stock maintenance, dealing with difficult customers and providing ideas for
theme nights with colleagues.
Administrative Assistant
Ireland
Newark Accountants, Belfast, Northern
Provided effective administration support for a financial and human resource
team of 5 individuals.
Organized paperwork provided frontline internal client support, effective
minute taking, and diary management.
Volunteered to provide IT training to other administration colleagues and
inducted new members joining the team.
AFFILIATIONS
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2006 Business Studies Student of the year
Active member of the Scottish Financial Industry
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/INFORMATION
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European Computer Driving License Certificate- competent in all Microsoft
Office packages, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.
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Fluent in Spanish & French, part of the International Spanish Exchange program
summer 2001, lived with a host family in Malaga, Spain.
Captain of Strathclyde University Ladies Gaelic Football Team.
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