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The interview question source is from Morganstanley website.
A successful interview requires solid preparation. Your answers should be clear, concise and show your genuine interest in the Firm. Interview questions are not always difficult; in fact, some can be quite simple.
Below are some examples of General Interview Questions, as well as specific questions for Investment Banking and Sales and Trading. You should also be prepared to answer specific queries about your background, your qualifications, previous internships or positions you've held, your school experiences and the accomplishments included on your resume.
You should come with questions for us as well! The interview is an opportunity for you to ask about your role and responsibilities, the strategy of a specific group or Morgan Stanley in general.
Your school's career services office, library or resource center can help you find other sources and questions as you prepare for interviews.
General Interview Questions
> Tell me about yourself.
> What are your strengths and weaknesses?
> How would your friends describe you?
> Are you entrepreneurial?
> What are the most important things to you in a job?
> Give me an example of a situation where you demonstrated leadership.
> Give an example of how you worked on a team.
> How creative are you? Give an example.
> Why are you interested in the industry?
> Why did you choose to interview with us?
> Who have you met from our Firm? What did you learn from him/her?
> Describe the ideal position for you within our Firm.
> What qualities do you think make someone successful in business?
> Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
> Why did you select your college or business school?
> What courses have you liked most? Least? Why?
> What are you learning that will help you in your work with us?
> What do you do in your spare time?
> What would you like me to know most that is not in your resume?
Investment Banking Interview Questions
Within the investment banking industry, questions can be more specific. You should be prepared to describe your understanding of the Firm, the financial markets and how you think you could contribute to the business.
> Why investment banking versus sales and trading? What is the difference?
> Give an example of your quantitative skills.
> In what area of investment banking do you want to work?
> Tell me about the time you worked the hardest in your life.
> Tell me about a time you had to develop relationships with others.
> Do you follow the market? For how long? Do you invest?
> Describe a situation in which it was difficult to obtain information you needed, and how you managed to be successful.
> Do you follow any stocks? Which ones and why?
> What was Morgan Stanley's stock price yesterday?
> Describe an instance in which you've had a significant impact on a situation, either inside or outside your job.
Sales & Trading Interview Questions
Sales & Trading positions require you to think quickly and have a keen interest in the markets, a tolerance for risk and selling skills.
> Why Sales and Trading versus Investment Banking?
> Are you interested in Sales or Trading? Why?
> What does a Trader do? What does a Salesperson do?
> Do you want to sell or trade equity or debt instruments? Why?
> How do you measure success in your life?
> What makes you think you can sell?
> What about your personality will make you a good Trader?
> If interest rates rise, what happens to bond prices, and why?
