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

Gen Z job seekers are igniting a debate over whether bringing iced coffee to interviews is unprofessional. Recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen believes it's too casual for corporate opportunities and advises young workers to get their caffeine fix before or after the meeting. Content creator Josh Lora argues that those who bring coffee to interviews won't get the job, calling those who disagree "willing to die on the hill that the iced coffee is a symbol of your rebellion."

While most recruiters believe it won't affect a candidate's chances, some still consider it a breach of professional etiquette, and Gen Z is rewriting workplace norms by challenging expectations around office attire and communication.