I have my class date coming up. I also hardly flew the past year because I just worked my regular career when the CFI work dried up.

I just did an 8 hour ferry flight for a buddy in a Mooney. I also paid for some 172 time in the local flight club for a BFR and IPC with CFII that I actually built some time with before he had his CSEL. Now I am current at least.

Any school should be able to set you up with a quick flight. Or do something cool like sky combat ace in Vegas, or rent a cirrus in Hawaii or something else for sight seeing with their CFI

You should apply now at the places you want to work. Class dates are already getting pushed out months in advance