For all of the guys that fly for the majors, what is your take on the importance of being a mil IP/SEFE with regard to airline interviews?

I'm approaching 1,000 hrs in my airframe with only a 1 year break for a non-vol MC-12 assignment. I was a flight lead prior to that and have since requal'd as a flight lead after returning but haven't been able to make IP for various reasons (sequestration, attached flying at barely BMC rates, pending PCS for the last 6 months). Now, I'm heading to an assignment next month that historically doesn't upgrade many, if any at all, to IP/SEFE. I will most likely be able to 7-day opt my follow-on in a few years and plan to make my exit to the airlines and hopefully the guard/reserve.

Assuming that I don't make IP/SEFE in my upcoming assignment I'm concerned that not having the IP/SEFE quals/experience could raise some red flags with the majors. I've been told by nearly all of my supervisors and CCs that I have the capability but that my timing with the MC-12, sequestration, and PCS prevented my upgrade.

Thanks in advance!