You're a bit late for banging on doors for the season in general, but we expect to be busier than usual this year anyway, and I'm sure it's the same for other companies. You will find that the companies themselves have no bias, but the customers do! For example, we have a job that specifies 1500 hours for a job that a 100-hour guy is totally overqualified for. The reason is either a) they would like some experience should an engine failure happen or b) they've been listening to a "consultant".
Having said that, there are some companies that don't care, so you may be lucky. As a guide, I get on average 2 calls a day from low time people, so the competition is keen. There is a shortage, but it's in the 1250-3000 hour band.
cheers
phil