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Should you bring iced coffee to a job interview? Question brews generational debate
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A TikTok video by recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen sparked a generational debate over the appropriateness of bringing iced coffee to job interviews, with older users viewing it as too casual and younger users defending it as normal.
- The discussion gained traction across social media, including responses from Starbucks and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, highlighting the cultural divide on interview etiquette.
- Wehniainen clarified that her advice was often taken out of context and emphasized that bottled water is acceptable, while etiquette experts warn that bringing coffee may convey a lack of focus or professionalism.
- Younger job seekers, particularly Gen Z, argue that maintaining personal habits like coffee drinking during interviews reflects a healthier work-life balance and should not negatively impact hiring decisions.
- Despite differing opinions, some career professionals recommend erring on the side of caution by avoiding iced coffee during interviews to prevent any potential negative impressions.
