Concerning CTC. I didn't try CTC, because I thought doing the TR was a better choice. However this turned out to be a bad call... If I should spend the money again I would definitely try my luck with CTC, as most of the major airlines in the UK accept low timers from CTC.. And you only have to pay 164, 50 pounds for the selection... And I am pretty sure that you won't be offered a space on there course unless they are sudden that you will make it... Because they have MANY applicants..
http://www.ctcaviation.com/wings/0403.html
When I applied to Tfly I had 210 hours, and with no relatives or friends who could help me in. ;o)
And yes I have send CV's to all possible airlines, but most of them didn't even reply.... And I was only invited once, and that was with Tfly...
/BAP