The customary advice to hopeful federal job seekers is to take any federal position to get a foot in the door. This recommendation, however, is outdated and misleading. Employees who take less than satisfying federal jobs may find themselves unhappy and in a rut. This new book is designed to help job seekers find the right federal job. Through the career planning process, federal job seekers are encouraged to discover and market their skills and strengths and avoid landing a job that is not a good career fit. This book encourages the reader to develop a career plan and provides strategies for finding a federal job that best mirrors their career identity. This approach streamlines the job search process plus increases the chance of career satisfacion and meaningful federal employment.