Fantastic post. I myself was once green around the ears, fresh out of training here in little old NZ. But through sheer doggedness I managed to crack my first job in the industry flying punters around the Mt Cook National Park.
It does help to know people (I got my interview because of it), and put yourself in their face on a regular basis. Finally just hang in there most people will get their break sometime, and if you're anything like me - get three offers at once and then you can get picky!