"flatting" certainly implies you're kiwi...
Do share a house with other pilots.
Why?
Networking. When your housemates are flying and you're still looking, they're going to be the best source of information for who's looking for new staff even before the operators know. Pilots mention to each other when they're about to resign and move on, and that information can lead to you walking in the door with a resume ten minutes after the CP finds out they need a new pilot.
Also, your housemates are likely to recommend you to their own CPs.