https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unprofessional-item-gen-z-brings-to-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unprofessional-item-gen-z-brings-to-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unprofessional-item-gen-z-brings-to-interviews-could-be-costing-them-jobs#u81209Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:41:07 +0000An unexpected online debate has erupted over whether Generation Z job applicants should bring iced coffee to professional interviews. Critics argue that carrying an iced latte or similar beverage makes candidates appear too casual or not serious enough about the position, with some recruiters warning it could cost them jobs. In response, younger applicants are pushing back against traditional hiring norms, pointing to a wider clash between old-fashioned corporate culture and modern preferences. Polling indicates that only 14 percent of people support bringing iced coffee to an interview.Why it