Morgan Stanley Interview Experience For Summer Internship (Off-Campus) 2024

My journey towards securing the Technology Summer Analyst role with Morgan Stanley began on October 16, 2023, when I applied for their off-campus internship opportunity for the Summer of 2024.

Four months later, in February 2024, I received an email notifying me that I had been selected for the AMCAT (computer-based online recruitment test), which was scheduled in three days.

During the AMCAT test, which lasted 100 minutes, I encountered three timed sections: debugging, aptitude, and programming. I successfully tackled a significant number of the total 7 debugging questions, performed well in the aptitude section, and completed 2 out of 3 medium-difficulty level programming questions.

Following the online assessment, I received a call confirming my eligibility for virtual interviews on the Zoom platform. My first interview was scheduled for February 28th, 2024 in the afternoon, and it focused on technical aspects.

First interview (Technical round) of about 1 hour:

The interview began with a brief self-introduction, followed by a detailed discussion of one of my individual Frontend web projects listed on my resume. Additionally, I elaborated on my responsibilities as a core member of the Google Developer Student Clubs at NIT Silchar. It was crucial to present a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of my resume. The interviewer then presented a DSA question involving stacks, akin to the asteroid collision problem on LeetCode. Opting to code on an IDE, I explained my approach aloud during coding, which appeared to satisfy the interviewer. We further delved into a question on binary trees, refining my approach until we reached an optimized solution. Additionally, I addressed detailed inquiries regarding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, threads and processes, as well as conditions leading to deadlocks in Operating Systems (OS). I was also asked to provide a real-life example of deadlocks and then I successfully coded a Database Management System (DBMS) query on the IDE. The interview concluded on a positive note.

Second interview (HR+HM round) of about 30 minutes:

Subsequently, I received an email eight days later, confirming my second interview with an ED at Morgan Stanley. This round encompassed HR and HM elements, and the interviewer’s amiable demeanour put me at ease. I provided my introduction and elaborated on one of the group projects I had undertaken, highlighting the obstacles I overcame during the process. Questions regarding Morgan Stanley’s core values and my interpretation of their relevance followed. I also had the opportunity to ask questions, and the interviewer kindly provided detailed explanations, including insights into the company’s work culture.

After seven days, coinciding with the end of my mid-semester college exams, I received the happy news that my interview result was positive, and I had secured the Technology Summer Analyst role. Seeing this email filled me with joy, as it seemed that all my efforts had culminated in a fruitful outcome.

Tips:

1. Practice medium-level Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) questions to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Websites like Geeks for Geeks offer a plethora of resources for interview preparation.
2. Think aloud throughout the process of coding and be precise while explaining your approach to the interviewer.
3. Ensure thorough familiarity with every aspect of your resume. Be ready to discuss your projects, roles, and responsibilities.
4. Maintain honesty, confidence, and composure throughout the interview.