First interview with the contracting agency (Computer Task Group) was over the phone, but it wasn't really an interview, just a few questions on what I was looking for. Original job I applied for was taken, so they asked if they could apply for me for an AIX position, which I aggred to. Next I was interviewed by the team lead over the phone. He said he was glad that I was honest, even though I didn't have all the skills they wanted. Next was the in-person interview. I was led through the building and asked to show how much UNIX / vi I knew by sitting at a terminal. I got a call from CTG later saying they were reducing the offer amount due to the hiring manager's lower payment offer. I accepted the lower amount (with the condition that they would give me the original amount after I was trained), and I was hired.