I was really caring about the school/grade when I hire fresh grad. Never thinking about SIM. I believe there are still a lot hire manager think the same way now. But after 20 years, my mindset changed completely when I saw all of my top student classmate cant achieve similar level to some of lower grade classmate. It is not they could not do well, but it is because they are doing too well and stuck there and not take risk to pursue other opportunities. SIM gives an opportunity for those failed in O/A level to pursue their passion or show their strength in other field. Jack Ma failed 3 times to enroll uni, but now how many top students are working for him.