The great iced coffee debate: is it wrong to take a beverage into a job interview?
It might seem a perfectly natural thing to do. But, on TikTok, a recruiter has expressed her dismay at gen Zs showing up with a takeout drink – and it’s caused a ruckus
TL;DR
- A recruiter's TikTok video about Gen Z candidates bringing takeout drinks to job interviews went viral.
- The recruiter believes bringing a beverage like iced coffee to an interview appears unprofessional and casual.
- The debate on TikTok shows a generational divide, with some millennials agreeing with the recruiter and younger generations defending the practice.
- Other interview "no-nos" mentioned include being late, using foul language, dressing inappropriately, and appearing disinterested.