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Iced Coffee at a Job Interview? Let the Culture Debate Begin
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- A viral TikTok video by Miami recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen sparked debate about the professionalism of bringing iced coffee to job interviews, with her view that it appears "too casual" and unprofessional.
- Recruiters and hiring managers argue that iced coffee can create sloppy optics, such as noise from straws and potential spills, while younger candidates and some hiring leaders consider this judgment outdated and irrelevant to skills.
- The discussion highlights a generational divide, with many younger workers lacking traditional interview etiquette due to growing up in a Zoom-centric world.
- Experts suggest a balanced approach: companies should clearly communicate interview expectations, and candidates should gauge the setting, acknowledging that iced coffee might be acceptable in some contexts but risky in more conservative environments.
