Just to illustrate that it *is* possible to find work with a raw CPL, I got a job with CHC Scotia with <200 hrs and they put me through the IR and Puma conversion. After 3 years I have good money, a pension and a hoose in bonnie Scotland.
Fully understand Its not everybodies cup of tea, and the chances of getting in are slim. To be honest, It's the only option without any P1 time. It's a long slog up here though, it takes 3000hrs before command is possible, then after that not everybody wants a 'North Sea' pilot, as we can only fly in big long straight lines.
Instructing seems a good route in, all the guys I know who've done it enjoyed themselves and it led on to other things.