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Can You Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview? Career Experts Weigh in.
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- A debate has emerged on social media, including LinkedIn, about whether bringing iced coffee to a job interview is unprofessional or an acceptable way to stay caffeinated.
- Some recruiters view holding a drink during an interview as distracting or disrespectful, while others argue it should not impact a candidate’s evaluation.
- Career experts note that opinions vary based on company culture, job type, and generational differences, with Gen Z generally seeing iced coffee as normal and not disrespectful.
- Practical concerns include potential distractions like cold or wet hands and the risk of spills, leading some experts to advise finishing the drink before entering or simply accepting the interviewer’s offered beverage.
- Some recruiters criticize focusing on trivial details like iced coffee as a bias that overlooks candidates' actual skills and performance potential, emphasizing evolving workplace norms and inclusivity.
