Re: Getting to do something you have never done before.

I would never lie to a future employer. Remember Rome wasn't built in a day! Patience is key. You have to work hard to get where you want to go. Try to show variety on a CV and demo reel. What I mean by this, is show that you are a quick learner and a good artist. In the interview mention that you are a quick learner and let your work shine through with you demo reel.
Remember it is not the tools, but the artist that makes for good work. I would much prefer to hire a great artist who doesn't yet know the system we are using than to hire a mediocre artist who knows the tools. You can teach someone the equipment, but you can't really teach someone creativity...or at least I don't think so. I've seen a lot of people who have been on the same piece of equipment for a while, but they still don't know how to edit.

Best of luck,
Mark Harvey