Gen Z is bringing iced coffee to the job interview. Recruiters have thoughts.

Business Insider | 21-09-2026 09:55pm |

A TikTok debate has emerged over whether bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is unprofessional. A career expert said the appropriateness depends on the role and risk tolerance, while a tech recruiter called beverage policing a distraction from performance-based hiring. The discussion reached LinkedIn News, where editor Rachel Kleinman described it as a fiery debate. Opinions among recruiters are divided on whether a drink in hand appears distracting or disrespectful.

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