Gen Z’s iced coffee habit in interviews could be costing them jobs, recruiters warn: ‘It isn’t really about coffee’
Some hiring professionals have raised concerns that Gen Z job candidates drinking iced coffee during interviews may be making a negative impression on recruiters. The debate centers on whether this habit reflects broader changes in workplace expectations and professionalism norms. Professionals and hiring experts have divided opinions on whether this practice actually matters for employment outcomes.
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2 viewpointsGen Z is bringing iced coffee to the job interview. Recruiters have thoughts.
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2 viewpointsGen Z is now being warned to not bring iced coffee to job interviews
Gen Z’s iced coffee habit in interviews could be costing them jobs, recruiters warn: ‘It isn’t really about coffee’
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