A candidate for the job of art director for a new game series, to be produced by a major company, has a degree in fine art and self-taught skills in simulation. Will he get the job? Probably not, because a large company usually promotes from within.

Probably, because he took the time and initiative to learn simulation on his own.

Probably not, because he has no training or experience in multimedia design and development.

Probably, because large companies are always looking for new talent