Is Applying for Jobs Using Snapchat the New Normal?

Levo League
May 26, 2016

If you’ve been making fun of Snapchat or saying it’s just for teenagers, you may want to think again. Now companies may require you to use the platform to even apply for a job with them. Online retailer Everlane just announced they were now accepting job applications submitted via Snapchat, encouraging applicants to make stories to show why they right for the position.

The application requires the person to make a 60-90 second “story” on their account detailing why they would be good for the role, tweet the company with the Snapcode once it’s live and save the story before it reaches the 24-hour expiration date, so they can then email it to the company.

Everlane isn’t even the first company to do this. GrubHub actually uses Snapchat to pick its summer interns. Hey, it’s definitely more entertaining than a cover letter and can show a person’s capability (albeit in a certain way.) But with so many brands hopping on the Snapchat train, could this become the new norm?

Let’s not forget that Snapchat is the third most popular network among millennials and has about 30 million active users, according to Comscore. So if you’re a millennial, especially one looking for a job, you may want to brush up on your “story” telling.

Would you apply for a job with Snapchat? Tweet us @BritandCo and let us know!

This post was previously published on Levo League by Meredith Lepore.

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The 6 “Effortlessly Chic” Sneaker Brands French Girls Are Obsessed With

While everyone’s hunting down the next hot sneaker for the summer, French girls are already wearing them. Seriously, it feels like French girls don’t follow trends — they create them — and I couldn’t get enough of it while I was in Paris this spring. While I walked 30+ miles around the city (and shopped a lot), I couldn’t help but notice which sneakers real French girls sported in 2025...and they didn’t disappoint. Here’s the coolest sneaks I saw — and what I’m definitely adding to my cart ASAP!

Scroll to see which sneaker brands all the French girls wore in Paris!

Gola

Gola

Gola Classics Women's Cyclone Sneakers

Gola sneakers are definitely making waves in America, but their presence is way more dominant in Paris. I saw Gola displays at every mall and store I walked into — and they always looked SO cute. Each Gola display always had chic colors and silhouettes. I love this deep red color for summer, but if you're looking for something brighter, I'd try this gorgeous yellow pair!

Autry

Autry

Autry Baskets Medalist Platform En Cuir Blanc Et Platine Metallise'

Autry sneakers were everywhere in Paris. While they have plenty of slim styles that resemble popular Pumas and Adidas styles, I loved the chunkier silhouettes like these. I was devastated when they were out of my size in this metallic pair at Galleries Lafayette. But don't worry — I added them to my cart the second I landed back home!

Faguo

Faguo

Faguo White & Beige Low-Top Tennis Shoes

Faguo is a French brand I'm honestly mad I've never seen before. Not only do they have really cute sneakers, but they also have adorable clothes, too (my husband brought this one home). Really though, these sneakers were in so many chic boutiques and department stores. I'd definitely swap your worn out Stan Smiths for this stylish pair of Faguos!

Alohas

Alohas

Alohas Tb.490 Rife Sea Pink Leather Sneakers

I've seen Alohas here and there before, but it was clear they were major in Paris. This sustainable brand "only produces what you actually want to buy" in order to reduce waste. So that means they create limited stock that you can buy on-demand, otherwise you've got to pre-order your shoes. Love that!

Adidas

Adidas

Adidas Samba OG Shoes (Cream White/Violet Tone/Sand Strata)

So I saw these Adidas Sambas and bought them immediately...I couldn't help it! Sambas are obviously THE shoe of the decade, but this colorway just called out to me the moment I saw it. This style felt like a fresh, unique take on the very popular style that I just couldn't pass up. And while my very American self bought these, let it be known that the French girlies definitely still love their Sambas.

Vejas

Vejas

Vejas V-90 Leather White California

Vejas had their moment in the U.S. around 2018, but it's evident that they never stopped being cool in Paris. They're honestly the ultimate white sneaker with the perfect touch of color and personality. I love the suede accents on this pair — they honestly look almost denim-esque, which is perfect for all your summer vibes.

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Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders Of Him' Movie Is On Its Way!

A new Colleen Hoover movie is in the works. Reminders of Him (which the author published in 2022) is getting the film treatment alongside It Ends With Us, Verity, and Regretting You — and we finally have our first cast member. Keep reading for the latest news on the movie, and check back here for updates as they're announced!

Here's everything we know about Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him movie, coming to theaters February 13, 2026.

Who's in the Reminders of Him cast?

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The Reminders of Him cast is shaping up to be pretty great. So far it we'll see:

  • Maika Monroe as Kenna Rowan: a woman who struggles to reconnect with her daughter after serving a prison sentence.
  • Tyriq Withers as Ledger: a bar owner who shows up for Kenna, and then starts to fall for her.
  • Rudy Pankow, allegedly as Scotty Landry: Kenna's first love and Diem's dad.

Who are the characters in Reminders of Him?

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We're still waiting to hear the full Reminders of Him cast, but here's a rundown of the book characters:

  • Kenna Rowan: our lead character who spent five years in prison and longs to reconnect with her daughter Diem.
  • Ledger Ward: the local bar owner and a very important link between Kenna and Diem.
  • Scotty Landry: Diem's father and Kenna's first love.
  • Diem Landry: Kenna's daughter, who's four years old when Kenna gets out of prison.
  • Grace Landry: Diem's paternal grandmother and guardian.
  • Patrick Landry: Diem's paternal grandfather and guardian.
  • Benji Ward: Ledger's father.
  • Robin Ward: Ledger's mother.

What is Reminders of Him about?

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Kenna Rowan made a tragic mistake — and just served five years in prison for it. When she finally returns home to her now four-year-old daughter, Kenna realizes just how much her mistake cost her, and wonders if she'll ever be able to redeem herself.

Bar owner Ledger is one of the only people who hasn't cut Kenna out, and as they form a connection, they realize their blossoming romance could risk everything.

Fans of the book are thrilled that this book is being adapted for the big screen. "I loved it. Cried a lot and I’m happy it’s also getting an adaptation!" one user wrote on Reddit, while another added, "I was captivated from the very beginning. It was a great book for me."

A third says, "Overall I loved the book, the ending was perfect, I wouldn’t change anything. But it was very predictable." Hey, sometimes we need a predictable happy ending!

When is Reminders of Him coming out?

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Reminders of Him is coming to theaters February 13, 2026 so we'll see it next year!

We'll also see Verity in May of 2026! It's a great year for CoHo lovers.

Is Reminders of Him steamy?

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Yes, Reminders of Him has some steamy scenes, just like Colleen Hoover's other romance books.

Is Reminders of Him going to be a movie?

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Yes, a Reminders of Him movie is coming soon! Deadlineannounced in October 2024 that Universal Pictures was adapting Colleen Hoover's book of the same name, and Vanessa Caswill (who directed Love at First Sight) was announced as director in December 2024.

Are you excited for the new Reminders of Him movie? I can't believe we're getting it in under a year! Stay tuned for the latest updates and read up on the 10 Most-Anticipated Book-To-Film Adaptations We Can't Wait To See In 2025.

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Uh Oh, Starbucks Is Getting Rid Of This Fan-Fave Treat Next Month

After cutting a significant amount of drink and food items from menus earlier this year, Starbucks is discontinuing another fan-favorite bakery item: the Double Chocolate Brownie. Gasp! Say it isn’t so! But alas, it seems to be… so. Chatter among Starbucks employees sadly say that the brownie will leave menus super soon.

Here’s everything we know about the famed Starbucks brownie being discontinued.

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An internal monthly report sent to Starbucks employees at the beginning of April reportedly detailed the brownie’s discontinuation, according to an employee on a Reddit thread: “stores will be getting their last shipments in mid-late April and once those sell out [it's] done,” they said.

Brit + Co reached out to Starbucks for an official comment on the news. Starbucks confirmed that the Double Chocolate Brownie will be removed from the Starbucks menu in the U.S. in May in order to focus on premium offerings rooted in customer trends and preferences.

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The news comes amid a slew of changes at Starbucks – the chain is reducing the size of the menu by 30% and revamping the employee dress code (of which many workers are disgruntled about). Starbucks cites a “focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence” for the ongoing changes, which will allow the company to “make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company.”

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Several baristas sounded off with frustration in the Reddit thread that surfaced the brownie’s demise:

“Bruh why the brownie and not the madelines?” one person wrote. “Like I rarely sell a Madeline but we keep selling out of brownies!! Now I have to explain to a LOT of customers that their favorite little treat has been discontinued.”

“Why don’t they get rid of the other things that DON’T sell, like the VB scone or ginger cookie?” another user commented. “We can’t even keep the brownie on the shelf because people love it.”

“Brownies are classic, and this is just bad business,” one more Redditor said.

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The Starbucks Double Chocolate Brownie is just one of 6 items on the ‘Treat’ section of their menu, which includes three cake pop flavors and two cookies. The brownie itself is described as “rich” with “generous chunks of semisweet chocolate.” It always makes a great mid-day treat with some strong coffee, so make sure grab it before it's gone if you're a sweet treat fanatic!

Once the Double Chocolate Brownie disappears from Starbucks menus in May, you can luckily still get a similar chocolate fix via the chain's Chocolate Cake Pop or Chocolate Chip Cookie.

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Many more Starbucks employees and customers were quite sad to hear about the brownie’s disappearance:

“Noooo :( They keep getting rid of things I love!” one Redditor commented. “RIP the protein boxes, chocolate cookie crumble frappuccino, and now my beloved brownie.”

“But brownies and coffees together are elite? Poorest choice ever,” another user said.

“Not quite what was meant when people said Starbucks needed a smaller menu,” one person declared. “This is so dumb.”

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