Generally, Jamie - I would say no, in respect to starting out as a bare CPL. However, later on when you get an instrument rating and were looking for, say a regional job I would say a definite yes (from experience).
When I was involved in pilot recruitment a few years back, there were two standout training organisations that I knew, if a candidate had trained at either - he or she would have sound instrument flying skills. The standard from both schools was consistently high, and was reflected in the candidate's sim ride.