Gen Z's iced coffee habit in interviews could be costing them jobs, recruiters warn: 'It isn't really about coffee'

Gen Z's iced coffee habit in interviews could be costing them jobs, recruiters warn: 'It isn't really about coffee' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-s-iced-coffee-habit-in-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobs-recruiters-warn-it-isn-t-really-about-coffeeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Recruiters Warn Gen Z Iced Coffee Habit May Cost Job Offershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-s-iced-coffee-habit-in-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobs-recruiters-warn-it-isn-t-really-about-coffeehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gen-z-s-iced-coffee-habit-in-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobs-recruiters-warn-it-isn-t-really-about-coffee#u84407Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:05:41 +0000Recruiters warn that bringing iced coffee to job interviews could negatively impact hiring chances for Gen Z candidates. While the beverage itself is the focus, some recruiters claim the issue is not actually about the coffee but rather the perceived lack of professionalism. This has sparked a generational debate across platforms like TikTok and within newsrooms, with experts and staffers disagreeing on whether carrying a drink into a professional meeting is acceptable or a sign of poor judgment.Why it mattersThe debate began after recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen posed the question on TikTok in F