Top red flags that CEOs see in employees: 'You may not be committed to staying with the company long-term'

To secure a job with billionaire Peter Beck's Rocket Lab, you must demonstrate your passion for the aerospace industry and your ability to adapt to a demanding schedule.

Beck believes that building rockets is a demanding job that frequently necessitates working long hours to resolve crucial problems before a launch. As a result, he is wary of hiring or working with individuals who only seek to receive a salary, he explains.

According to Beck, who founded Rocket Lab in 2006 and grew it into a $13.5 billion company by Wednesday afternoon, the opposite of passion and urgency are the traits of a successful Rocket Lab employee.

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When preparing for a rocket launch, Beck often works long hours, up to 20 hours a day. He values working with individuals who share his commitment to the company's mission.

""If you're looking for an 8-to-5 job, you're probably not going to stay here for long," he says."

CEOs, like Beck, look for specific traits in their workforce. Here are three examples of red flags that CEOs often see in their employees.

Raising Cane's CEO Todd Graves

Todd Graves, CEO and co-founder of Raising Cane's, expressed suspicion when a job applicant's resume contained numerous job changes and brief tenures at each location, as reported by CNBC Make It in 2021.

Graves questioned the job-hopping behavior, stating that it makes individuals appear as if they are only interested in acquiring titles, rather than being committed to the business and making substantial contributions over time.

Graves emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who demonstrate "intrinsic motivation" to work for his company. He believes that when people prioritize titles and control over teamwork, it is a significant warning sign for him.

Drew McCaskill, a LinkedIn career expert, advised job seekers to highlight the skills they gained from their previous work experiences and explain why they are excited about a new opportunity to contribute in their next job interview, according to a CNBC Make It article from last year.

Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods, usually steers clear of a certain type of individual in the workplace.

According to Buechel, the person who believes that things must always be done in a certain way because that's how it has always been done before is someone who thinks they know the answer to everything. This mindset can hinder their ability to be open to different perspectives and can negatively impact their own work and the company as a whole.

Buechel emphasized the importance of adaptability for employees, including CEOs.

"Buechel stated, "Sometimes, I could have been that person in my past, particularly in certain aspects. I learned the hard way that flexibility is crucial, especially in today's world. Our customers' demands are constantly evolving, and businesses must adapt accordingly.""

Blueland CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo

Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO of Blueland, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and hearing diverse perspectives before making strategic decisions, as she shared with CNBC Make It last year.

"Paiji Yoo stated that instead of hiring people who claim to be experts and insist on making the final call, it is better to hire individuals who recognize that different inputs often result in better outcomes."

Yoo emphasizes the importance of being an open and collaborative leader, and expects her team members to possess these qualities.

According to Heidi K. Gardner, a leadership expert and distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, collaboration and open-mindedness are key factors for achieving career success.

Gardner wrote for CNBC Make It in 2023 that collaborators have a "major competitive edge" against other workers because they typically "deliver higher quality results, get promoted faster, and are more noticed by senior management."

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