If they still exist, you might try West Atlantic, a cargo company flying ATPs and B737 Classic and NG freighters, who used to be based at East Midlands, UK. I think they recently went through big changes as a result of Brexit, but they were a very happy and accommodating company, who were more pragmatic than some of the big airlines. They are more likely to look at your actual flying experience.
As far as HR interviews are concerned, it seems to me that you have really kept going and kept pushing to get your qualifications, despite having to work or whatever, so you couldn't devote full time to your studies. Any reasonable HR department would see how determined you are and would give you due credit for your hard work and persistance.