{
  "id": 9950008,
  "title": "Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/could-an-iced-coffee-freeze-you-out-of-the-job-market-9950008",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T23:08:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv62k9p1rz4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent TikTok video has sparked debate about whether bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is unprofessional and could cost a candidate the position. US recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen warned that showing up with an iced matcha latte might be seen as careless or a distraction. However, other professionals argue that bringing a coffee, even iced, is not a deal-breaker and that first impressions matter more. With graduate vacancies in the UK almost halving and young workers struggling in a tight job market, job seekers are facing significant challenges. Despite the controversy, some experts suggest focusing more on a candidate's skills, experience, and attitude rather than their choice of beverage during an interview.",
  "summary": "Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.",
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        "title": "Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/could-an-iced-coffee-freeze-you-out-of-the-job-market",
        "published": "2026-09-25T23:08:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}