Cindy Dorfner retired from the US Air Force in 2013 after a successful career in public affairs. She quickly landed a director-level role in the private sector and although she wasn't happy with the role herself, within 6 months she was fired from her first post-military job. Today, she holds a high-level leadership role in the federal government and has found that the environment is a better fit for her. She shares her insight on successfully applying for and working for the federal government, both as a job seeker and a hiring authority.