The old argument of is a pilot a trade or a profession comes back.
I think its a trade.
After a more than a few years in the game the only things that have mattered in interviews are:
Do you have the licences and ratings required- tick
Do you have the hours required for the particular position - usually never quite enough of right type or on the required aircraft.
And are you willing to work hard and do your job well while keeping out of trouble. - tick.. most of the time!