Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Highlight your: Social skills, teamwork, diplomacy and fairness
Watch out for: Seeming too superficial or light. While your innate charm can serve you well in an interview, too much of a good thing will make you appear untrustworthy -- they'll wonder what you're hiding. Show some substance and depth by talking honestly about who you are and what you want.
Your "weakness:" You're too willing to see another's point of view.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Highlight your: Loyalty, shrewdness, perseverance and focus
Watch out for: When you care a lot about something -- like getting a job -- the fear of not getting what you want can cause you to pretend otherwise. Appearing detached and mysterious might work in romance, but not in the work world. You'll get better results if you take the risk of showing your passion for the position.
Your "weakness:" You can be too single-minded in following through on a project.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
Highlight your: Enthusiasm, optimism, expansive thinking and flexibility
Watch out for: Over-inflating your skills and strengths. Nervousness can lead to exaggeration and wild storytelling -- fun at a party, but potentially detrimental in an interview. Taking the time to prepare will reduce anxiety -- make a list of the key points you want to make rather than winging it.
Your "weakness:" You can get overwhelmed by too many brilliant ideas.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
Highlight your: Professionalism, responsibility, pragmatism and perseverance
Watch out for: Seeming too stiff and aloof. While professionalism is appreciated in an interview, so are people skills. Make a little small talk and say something complimentary about your potential employer. Don't be afraid to show your dry humor.
Your "weakness:" Your standards are sometimes too high.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
Highlight your: Teamwork, intelligence, loyalty and innovation
Watch out for: You're likely to be smarter than your interviewer and future boss, but they don't need to know that quite yet. Trust that your natural intelligence will come through without having to prove yourself -- if you try too hard to impress, you could lose them completely.
Your "weakness:" You're too much of a team player.
Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)
Highlight your: Versatility, intuition, creativity and flexibility
Watch out for: Sabotaging your success because of anxiety. Acknowledge ahead of time that you'll be a nervous wreck and take steps to calm yourself -- exercise, deep breathing, meditation, music -- whatever works for you. Nervousness can lead to either withdrawing and hiding yourself, or rambling and appearing spacey.
Your "weakness:" You can be too sensitive to other people's feelings.
About the Author
Emily Trinkaus is a lifelong student of astrology and has practiced professionally since 1999. She lives in Portland, Oregon with two magical felines. See virgomagic.com for information about readings and events.
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