It wouldn’t hurt as it will make you a better pilot.
But it takes time.
Why you lack as CFI is ‘high-density’ airspace IFR operations and you’re generally low on actual IMC.
A year with Planesense in the SE USA and you’ll have a ton of both.
Even if it’s not required I’d probably recommend it.
You can get all bent out of shape about seniority and getting with the Majors but none of that is certain.
Enjoy it a little.