If you can fly a 185 you can certainly fly a 206 but not necessarily vice versa!
I am past the job hunting stage too and will be shortly past the employer stage as well but I would certainly count 185 time ahead of 206 time. A tail wheel endo is also a big plus even though we don't operate any. Trouble is most newby's don't even know what a 185 is, let alone know how well they fly. Sadly most are cash strapped and another endorsement is barrier even though 10 hours should easily cover it.
Your problem is if you hire a 185 to a newby you are a brave man indeed and if a safety pilot is aboard it is not quality solo time.