SocietyCould taking an iced coffee to a job interview cost you the job?
US recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen’s warning that candidates should not casually walk into interviews carrying iced coffee sparked the “Great Iced Coffee Debate of 2026.” Some called it unprofessional, while others said employers should judge skills, experience and behaviour instead. Recruiters said younger candidates’ bigger problems are poor preparation, lateness and not researching the role.
Could taking an iced coffee to a job interview cost you the job?
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