I can understand why. You measure talent by looking for a proven track record, maybe not in the marketplace, but at least in results verified by others. College

I can understand why. You measure talent by looking for a proven track record, maybe not in the marketplace, but at least in results verified by others. College grades, awards, projects all point to a talented candidate. On the other hand, determination without talent-indicating accomplishment points to an applicant that doesn't have his head in the right space and that isn't likely to succeed. I've met plenty of people with "do or die" attitudes that neither did nor died. 5 years down the road they're still looking for someone to just give them that chance they know that's all they need to start rocking and rolling.