Anyone who still thinks that hard study and flying a good sim will get you the job are living in the past. It's all about profiles now. HR depts are all about candidates with x amount of hours in x age group with multi/turbine or whatever else the flavour of the month is. If you happen to be in a group that is "underrepresented" in aviation your in.
The more inexperienced you are the longer you have to stay to pay back your bond. The more inexperienced you are the more likely you are to accept lower conditions. The more inexperienced you are the less likely you are to rock the boat.
It's ok cause the Capt knows what he is doing.
Inexperienced is the new black.