Attitude is more important than paper qualifications.
I can't agree more...plus an ability to listen, watch, take advice and learn.
I've seen it so many times........"So you've passed all your modules and can tell me, for example, how a rotary actuator works?"....so what....you're a licensed maintenance engineer when you can trouble shoot to identify the faulty actuator, find the part number, confirm the mod state, identify any relevant AD's, replace it, set it up and rig it, test it and complete all the necessary paperwork, in a required operational time-frame, using what resources are available at hand....but at the same time adhering to the regs.
Get my point? There is so much more to this job than passing exams....and colleges/ acadamies don't teach you that.
I've been fixing aircraft for over 20 years and I'm still learning stuff all the time.....usually from the even older guys who have seen it, been there etc and still have alot to offer if you are willing to listen....experience, but even more so, attitude, is everything.