My aviation career summary;
2003-2005: Integrated ATPL course
2005-2006: Photoflights, sightseeing flighs, ferry fligts on SEP(L)
2006-2007: Flight Instruction, Taxi/schedules flights SEP(L) and MEP(L)
2007- ? : FO Turboprop (Fk50) - bonding (company covered expenses)
MEP(L) type was Britten Norman Islander. I was PIC on scheduled flights to small Islands (short rwy's and only VMC approaches.)
The hours gained on this proved valuable for getting my TP job. It is confidence building on flight deck as well as in an interview situation.
Good luck whatever you do.
By the way; It is a nice feeling when you have something else than "school experience" to talk to your captain about!
Br. Michael