I finished modular in early 2009, probably the worst moment ever to graduate!
Everyone I stayed in touch with is working as a Pilot now in various roles such as...
Biz Jet
Air Ambulance
Regional TP - myself included!
On the flip, lots didn't get jobs... its hugely about persistence, networking and a fair dab of luck tbh!
Personally I did 3.5yrs of para dropping which undoubtedly saved my career as I would not have been able to keep current.