Phil you may be right but all CP's are different in their own way. Personally I always have a few minutes to spare when someone shows initiative because I remember when I was in that boat.
I don't think there is a definitive "right way" of going about job seeking, but I believe there are several wrong ways. Just waiting for adverts to appear and sending out long winded CV's are two examples, but related to the topic buying a rating is a risky proposition.
Being proactive by canvassing and networking is probably the best strategy.