I don't know what the hiring team is looking for. But if you have the opportunity to get some 121 twin turbine time, I wouldnt be to quick to pass it up. If you want to go to Skywest and have the great lakes experience it will really set you apart from the rest of the crowd.

That being said nothing can replace the knowledge you will get from instructing. I did canyon tours and flew cargo. The 800 hours of dual given is the most valuable time in my log book.