I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Jacksonville, FL) in Mar 2014
Interview
I was made aware of the position by a spouse of a current employee. I submitted my application online and was contacted first by phone to organize the first interview. This was with myself and the hiring manager. I was called back the following day to organize a second interview with the hiring manager and a few financial advisors I would be supporting. They all took turns asking me questions ranging from my personal background, why I wanted to be in the finance field when it wasn't what I went to school for, how I specifically could be of help to the team, what projects I would like to work on, how long I would like to work for them, etc. Throughout the entire interview process, the questions would relatively standard for an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would I do if a financial advisor or anyone at the office approached me and asked if I could make an illegal trade or do something that would violate Blue Sky law.
Simple, they were very welcoming and straightforward. I felt comfortable when I got there, but I could tell they wanted someone with more experience than me. It only lasted 30 minutes and they only really wanted to hear me talk about my experiences and asked one behavioral question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had a disagreement with a team member.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Morgan Stanley (Palo Alto, CA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Very straightforward. Told me more about the role. Was looking for someone to start in January, but I don't graduate until June. Said she'd pass my resume along nonetheless (don't think anything will come of it considering they are looking for someone to start ASAP).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your greatest strengths? Why are you interested in this position?
Little to no situational questions asked. Very casual interview. Went over past experience and jobs listed on my resume. Phone screening, in-person with manager, and a second in-person with branch leader and manager.
