Stay in GA, get as much single pilot IFR time as you possibly can, and as much night as you possibly can.
Send in a resume, even if you don't quite meet the minimums yet, and update it from time to time - shows you're enthusiastic.
Although, not every week. That's just annoying!
Attitude is as important as hours in the logbook.
They don't want people who think they know it all as soon as they walk in the door, and they'd prefer it if you weren't there just as a stop on the way to the airlines.
Show a willingness to learn and be able to work as part of a small team.
Best flying job you'll ever have, although it could and should pay more.
Things are slowly starting to move in the right direction on that front, though.
Good Luck!
