Billionaire business exec reveals his biggest resume red flag
Raising Canes CEO Todd Graves is wary of hiring corporate employees who frequently change jobs every two to three years.
Raising Canes CEO Todd Graves is wary of hiring corporate employees who frequently change jobs every two to three years.
I question that, because its like, Are you in it just for you? the 52-year-old billionaire told CNBC Make It.
Graves believes frequent job changes can signal a focus on personal advancement rather than team goals.
He adds that these candidates often tend to use language they think will impress hiring managers rather than providing honest responses—something he picks up on by looking for inconsistencies across multiple interview rounds.
When theyre more into title and control versus teamwork, its a huge red flag for me, Graves said.
Raising Canes CEO and co-founder Todd Graves, a 52-year-old billionaire, is wary of hiring corporate employees who frequently change jobs every two to three years
I question that, because its like, Are you in it just for you? Graves said
Graves prefers passionate candidates who are intrinsically motivated and care about the team. He believes that those focused on personal advancement, or a quest for titles, are less likely to succeed at Raising Canes.
That goes down to our cashiers and fry cooks in our restaurants, says Graves.
Job-hopping has become more common in recent years, especially in tight labor markets. While some career experts argue that a history of job-hopping isnt necessarily detrimental, excessive job changes can still raise concerns for hiring managers.
Many hiring managers share Graves concerns. A LinkedIn survey found that over a third of hiring managers are hesitant to hire candidates with a history of frequent job changes.
Hiring managers might be thinking, if you were only there for nine months, maybe youll only be here for nine months, LinkedIn career expert Drew McCaskill told CNBC in August.
Career experts generally advise against proactively discussing past jobs unless prompted by the interviewer, CNBC reports.
The summary section of a resume or LinkedIn profile is a suitable place to highlight career experiences.
When asked about job history, Graves said candidates should focus on future contributions and the value they can bring to the new role.
While some career experts argue that a history of job-hopping isnt necessarily detrimental, excessive job changes can still raise concerns for hiring managers
He added that discussing the skills and experiences gained from previous jobs can help demonstrate their fit for the current position.
Lastly, Graves said to avoid making excuses or apologizing for your past job choices. Focus on the positive aspects of your career history and how they will benefit your future.
Dont make apologies for it, he said.
