but it is also true, that whoever has lots of such visible advantages, becomes the favorite, and this energy/advantage is counter balanced by one big point, whi

but it is also true, that whoever has lots of such visible advantages, becomes the favorite, and this energy/advantage is counter balanced by one big point, which is that people prefer to have a soft side/support for the underdog. So it might give you advantage, in certain way, but then again, people aren't gonna just start naming their kids with A only :D The guy B in your sited article above, have a way to turn around, what if while Candidate A was getting accostomed to the job at XYZ company, during that time, he founded his own company, and even if in one year it is still in natal stage, it would count in many cases as a better experience. Since He took the challenge head on. Its as simple as they say: Success comes to people who find ways, and Failure to those who find excuses.