Had a strange phone interview for a design job yesterday. Interviewer flat out said he thought my portfolio was light for the type of role I'm applying for, but also that he liked my mindset and the knowledge I demonstrated in the interview. He said that he's going to move me forward to the next stage (a design test), but it will be an "uphill battle."
Also said "Even if you don't get the role this time, let's keep in touch." Which on one hand is kind of cool, but also makes it sound like a foregone conclusion that I probably won't get it.
So some pretty mixed feedback. Not sure if I should be feeling good or bad... Guess I'll have to try to blow them away on this test...
Go in swinging and do your best. There's a lot of things you can teach employees. Apart from a few select jobs, if I have an employee that is a B- in skill, but an A+ in attitude and ethic, I would gladly hire that over a A+ in skill and a B- in attitude and ethic.