Thanks for your reply. I actually agree with you.

What matters is the sum of all our skills. The advantage of universities is that it equips people with a bunch of (basic as well as less basic) skills, but of course we often need to move further to improve. At the end of the day, if someone's sum of skills is superior to the sum of any other applicant, this someone will probably get the job.

Cheers!

PS: I am looking forward to read blogs in which you would share your expertise! Note that you may want to also consider the STEMsocial community.