Dimbleby
I am sure easyJet will be devistated to hear of your rejection.
Just a reminder, there will still be direct entry positions in order to meet the expansion of the airline. If you dont want to take a short cut to the RHS of a medium jet by all means continue with what you are doing and don't apply for this scheme.
Instructors
I am not suggesting you are not great pilots but your expectations are beyond what the current employment market will provide. Start thinking about taking the next step. Air taxi, turboprop/multicrew. Just because a few people have been lucky in the past does not mean that the industry owes you a living or a fast track airline career. Take a look at the US, Canada, Australia etc. and see what it takes to get your butt into that seat. You will find you are no where near the levels of experience these guys have before landing their first job.
What an opportunity, a guarenteed job on a slightly reduced salary with the chance to fly both boeing and airbus at some stage all for the price of a postage stamp.
For those who do apply good luck and see you on the line soon.