Hear hear. I think I have tried almost everything. I've sent 200+ CV's, have personally visited some companies, used all the connections I have, have made numerous new contacts within the industry and I even work in the industry but still nothing and it's been 2 and half years since I graduated. First time IR and blabla.
Some of my classmates have found a job but all of them with either money or connections. Here's some statistics:
4 work for RYR.
3 P2F. 1 got a permanent contract but that was years ago.
1 did 737 and 320 TR's and line training and I haven't heard anything ever since. Probably quit flying. He was a bit funny person too.
2 got picked up by knowing someone in the company. No simcheck or interview. Straight to the right seat.
2 got a job by nepotism.
2 instructing in UK. Well connected as well.
1 got a job with large operator in UK. No idea how he did it?
So conclusion is that there's something wrong with me or simply that there's is no opportunities for low hour pilots with no money or connections. I could say that roughly 30% of the 200h guys I know have landed a "job".
So imo there's quite a little future for newbies.