No, you will be v lucky to get a right hand seat as soon as you leave.
Yes, it helps if your face fits, but you probably have to know where to put it and what to do once it's there!!! (That's not how I got a job!!!)
Take the good advice from anti-freeze. That kind of help is invaluable!
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by Going Around & Around (edited 11 March 2001).]