issue 25 // volume 43 i as Spring is in the air! > What will be trending this season % Brittney MacDonald Life & Style Editor N° that we've gotten rid of all that snow and the rain has finally arrived, it really does feel like spring! This means that many of you will be reaching into the deep recesses of your closets to start dragging out that long-missed spring wardrobe. If you want to know what’s going to be trending this coming season, don’t worry—I've got you covered. Based off of runway shows and what’s been gracing the windows of stores like Nordstroms, Victoria’s Secret and H&M, we're going to see a late 60s early ’7os resurgence, with long, flowing maxi dresses, a lot of built in tiers and ruffles, and a slight focus on a cold shoulder cut—meaning high necklines with shoulder cut-outs on the sleeve. If you're fond of structure, don't be discouraged, because strap detailing is coming back—though in an unconventional way. Criss- crossing straps will be a thing this season, but we're seeing them more and more in odd places, such as along the sleeve, or over the bust. Yes, my bondage-keen friends, straps are no longer restricted to being a pretty back detail—though they're still there, too. Another cut that seems like it will be a big hit—and one that Victoria’s Secret is already prepping for—is Help wanted. > What not to do with your résumé or cover letter Carlos Bilan Staff Writer Queer is coming, and if you're planning to take a semester off to get a job here are a couple things to avoid before you type up your résumé. Submitting the exact same cover letter and résumé for each application. That résumé you wrote for a job in retail may not be applicable to that accounting job you want. Also, your résumé may not be up to date if it does not include your recent qualifications, current address, number, etc. so you can see how this is an automatic rejection. Try to not only keep your résumé and cover letters up-to-date, but also tweak them a bit to highlight relevant experience that applies directly to the job youre applying for. Ignoring information given on the job posting. Strong résumés are specifically tailored for the job position youre applying for, so pay attention to the qualifications they list. It’s a gift to you, and you can use this as a guideline for matching these requirements based on how you'll sell yourself as the ideal candidate. Using personal pronouns. You might have seen some résumé templates where a candidate uses personal pronouns, but psychologically this the bra or bralet top. Shorter tops will be on trend, so bras with built in handkerchief lace, long ruffles, or a peasant blouse look will be everywhere. The colours that we'll be seeing a lot this spring are definitely the cooler tones. There will be a lot of blue, ranging from pastel to navy, and a lot of white. To contrast that, there will also be a lot of orange. Orange and blue are colour opposites, so it’s usually a trend in fashion to see opposing colours headline a season. Though the love for orange will be a bit more limited to apricot tones. As for patterns, try to keep a look out for classical floral prints and bold stripes. By classical I mean slightly smaller florals, not like the large statement prints does not appear formal. Instead of saying “I manage/I managed,” write in third person, but omit the personal “he/she/they” pronouns. So instead of writing “I managed a store front,” simply write “was a manager” or “managed.” Putting in personal data like your age, race, gender, marital status, etc. Applying for a modeling agency is an exception. However, for 99 per cent of the job market, you're being hired based on your skills, not your appearance. It’s also illegal for employers to ask this. Making it colourful. Headings in colour might be appropriate if you are applying for a job in life & style // no. 17 Image via www.elle.com from last spring. Think more tea-time, and less avante-garde. As for the stripes, both horizontal and vertical will be seen, but try to keep in mind what you want a garment to do before going out and buying the first striped dress you see. Do you want to look taller? Go vertical! Do you want a more hourglass-shape? Horizontal will probably be your best bet! For men, most of the trending colours and patterns will be the same. Look for blues, clean whites, stripes, and touches of floral that you can wear to work when you can. Avoid orange, and instead go for some deep reds or army greens—and definitely keep your eye out for some of that ’7os inspired outerwear. marketing or a similar creative field, but make sure they are not bright colours and are instead in dark shades. I also suggest you ditch using different colours. A résumé with many colours can look noisy and disruptive. The black standard looks sleek and professional. Mentioning every job position you've ever had. If you have had a lot of jobs in your life, you have to ask yourself if they are still relevant. Maybe that job in food service you took years ago is not really as relevant to the work and volunteer experiences you have taken recently. And asa general rule, take out jobs that you did over five years ago. Exceeding more than two pages. Two pages is the maximum, but I strongly suggest that you limit it to one page. A strong résumé is compact and straight to the point. A résumé that’s a page long with narrow margins should be enough. Remember, your application should include a cover letter, so the résumé is technically the second page already. Working on the résumé without doing résumé writing research beforehand. The best way to know how to write a résumé is through performing research, or attending résumé workshops. The college offers workshops from time to time, so be sure to attend one if youre struggling with how to write your résumé. The student employment centre also offers help. If you know a friend who's been accepted for many job interviews, you should ask them for advice too.