Was it the same? When you were having your flight training

[Deep and fast]

I my mind the best thing would be:
1 Exams
2 Cpl
3 Instructors rating

At the moment there is a very good chance you won't get a job. If you complete your training from now and don't fly for two years then that won't look good when the upturn happens. So instruct, build hours and learn a bit about CRM and people while in the cockpit enviroment.
When things look like they are improving get the IR MCC done and you will be ahead of the pack.

Good luck

D and F