Porter emphasizes civil service exams and Bridge Exam

In tandem with our marquee recruitment programs, civil service exams continue to be the most important pathway into city jobs.

Exams are the most well-known facets of DCAS's work to promote municipal work to New Yorkers.

More than 80% of city government positions require a civil service test, and it is the most critical pathway to service that we oversee.

Each year, DCAS typically administers more than 200 exams.

Administering exams is one thing, making sure New York is no

about those opportunities, understand the process, and can easily take the next step is another.

That is why we take every opportunity to broaden the conversation around civil service exams and the benefits of a career with the city.

We are expanding our outreach across media channels, developing thoughtful, strategic social media content designed to demystify civil service and meeting New Yorkers where they are.

And we are also finding ways to make the exam process more accessible and streamlined, evidenced by innovations like the New York City Bridge Exam.

With the New York City Bridge Exam, candidates pay one fee, take one exam, and become eligible for multiple positions.

In its fifth year of administration, bridge exams are removing barriers and making the path into public service a far more efficient process for New Yorkers.