How important are trading returns?

Hi all,
This is my first post on WSO, and I'm super glad to be here!
I'm currently studying for a B-Comm in Australia, hoping to break into HF and or an IB trading role. I have been trading my capital for a few years and have made relatively decent annualised returns. 
I'm curious to hear what people think and how much weight these returns may have on getting an interview/Job in the industry. 
Cheers!

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