Think what you wish. I've never heard of it anyone caring about it.
I have. My classmate was hired with part 91 time only, no 121, 135 nor military. He met the minimums at the time as ocean crossing requirement didn't exist 10 months ago. During his interview he felt he screwed up in the sim., but later during the HR interview they kept asking him about his 5 year stint working at UPS throwing boxes and PM told him she used to do that herself.
He left on very good terms and had several recommendations from his previous supervisors. He thinks his previous position definitely helped him in getting the job, I'm very glad it did as he's a top notch guy...
Ps. The funny thing is he went to the FE panel and was given his old employee number which is something like 55… So when he shows up for his trips his captain and the fo usually think he’s a UPS veteran who’s over 60, yet when he shows up they see a guy in his early 30’s who’s still on probation! LOL
I know UPS has a very strong "promoting and hiring from within" policy, lets say hypothetically someone gets the minimum requirements and then gets a job working as a package handler or seasonal driver help. Would that person be able to apply for the position from the inside?!
Sure, but he/she will still need to meet all the minimums that are required at the time of the application. For example currently: 1,000 turbine pic, ocean crossing experience, etc. Also, they like you to be "current" so it might be very tough if not impossible to combine a flying job with a position inside UPS...good luck though, hope you'll make it...