Job Interviewing by Zodiac Sign

Astro-tips for putting your best foot forward

by Emily Trinkaus

The job market is a tough place to be these days. Amid staggering unemployment rates, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce for every open position. Get the winning edge with job interviewing tips based on the tendencies of your Sun sign.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Highlight your: Enthusiasm, initiative, leadership and innovation
Watch out for: Coming on too strong and unintentionally intimidating the interviewer. Try going for a run or otherwise wearing yourself out before the interview -- you'll feel more relaxed and will come across as a little less intense.
Your weakness: You're sometimes too driven to succeed.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Highlight your: Stability, endurance, trustworthiness and pragmatism
Watch out for: Don't let your laid-back nature be misinterpreted as laziness or apathy. Show a little enthusiasm by talking about what excites you about your prospective place of employment.
Your weakness: You can be overly methodical and thorough.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Highlight your: Adaptability, intelligence, multi-tasking and quickness
Watch out for: Communication is your forte, but anxiety can incite too much of a good thing. To calm your inner motor-mouth, do some deep breathing (Gemini rules the lungs) before and, if possible, during the interview.
Your weakness: You're such a good salesperson, you can talk anyone into anything.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Highlight your: Resourcefulness, dependability, intuition and practicality
Watch out for: Withdrawing into your crab shell is a common response to angst-inspiring situations, which can make you appear crankier than you really are. To bring out your personable nature, focus on feeling comfortable during the interview -- wear your favorite shirt, carry a special memento in your pocket or call up a favorite memory.
Your weakness: Preserving security is so important to you that you can be excessively cautious about taking risks.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Highlight your: Leadership, loyalty, confidence and creativity
Watch out for: You tend to compensate for insecurity with over-confidence. To avoid appearing arrogant, balance your presentation of accomplishments with a dose of humility. Talk about what you like about your potential employer, rather than only shining the light on yourself.
Your weakness: You need a lot of acknowledgment and appreciation for all your successes.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Highlight your: Reliability, precision, industriousness and versatility
Watch out for: Humility is one of your appealing traits, but don't undersell your talents. You know you're an outstanding employee -- make sure the interviewer knows that too. Also, beware of your inner critic taking center stage -- now is not the time to prove your intelligence by offering a thorough critique of the company.
Your weakness: You're too much of a perfectionist.

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