The company I fly for recuited a couple of months ago they advertised for positions in the aviation press for type rated f/o's.
Last rumour I heard was they had 900 applicants!!!!
Of those 900 I do not know how many were type rated, how many were currently employed with other airlines, how many were from the UK, or how many were just wishful thinking without the experience required.
Glad I'm in with my foot on the ladder!!