Hi! I think in end the execution is what matters, less the setting. That said, I can see how the setting affects what techniques you can showcase. So when you're planning a project, you could think about what techniques you want to show/ what would you like to work on. For example: Catacombs - modular kit, photogrammetry,…
There's a few examples in this thread that helped opening that door for people.https://polycount.com/discussion/187512/recently-hired-in-aaa-show-us-your-portfolio/p1