Interview Preparation Fundamentals

Ma Hnin Ei applied for an admin officer role at a Japanese manufacturing company in Thilawa. She had the right degree, two years of experience, and a clean CV. She walked into the interview, sat down, and the hiring manager asked: 'What do you know about our company?' She froze. She had spent three days rehearsing answers about her strengths and weaknesses but had never once visited the company website. The interview lasted nine minutes. She did not get a callback. The person who got the job had fewer years of experience but had researched the company's new product line, mentioned it naturally, and asked a question about the team structure. That is the difference interview preparation makes -- not talent, not luck, but the specific work you do before you walk through the door.