I applied online and was contacted about a week later by the CEO, who personally conducts the interviews. The conversation was informal and more of a discussion than a traditional interview. He shared his background, the company’s product lines, and its market strategy. The CEO emphasized the importance of Mandarin-speaking candidates to better align with the factory operations in Suzhou, China, and internal communication needs. Based on the discussion, it appears the company is currently undergoing some restructuring and facing operational challenges, particularly on the European side. This may have contributed to staff turnover and resource constraints in the past.