I always play and think about the studio's more popular games before I interview with that studio. If I know what game I'm interviewing for (e.g. a sequel to game X), then I try to focus on the franchise and the predecessor. This process usually involves me keeping a notebook and pen nearby and writing observations down while I play relevant to the job that I'm interviewing for (e.g. systems, technical, combat, etc.). I make sure to review my notes later while preparing for the interview and cross-reference everything I observed with the job description. My goal is to have intelligent and reasoned opinions on their shipped game design choices.
I don't do a lot of playing the game after I accept the job offer. Once I'm locked in to go work there, my mindset is to be a knowledge sponge because I know there will be so many new things to learn when I start. We've mutually decided we want to work together, so I focus on that.
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