I applied for Morgan Stanley on October 2024.
Candidate Information:
- Status: 3rd BTech Student, seeking internship opportunities
- Experience: Relevant coursework and projects in Data Structures, Algorithms, Databases, and Finance-related tech
- Location: Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Interview Date: March 7 & March 10, 2025
Overview of Interview Process:
1. Initial Screening (February 25, 2025)
- Duration: No separate screening (Direct Online Assessment after resume shortlisting)
- Method: Online Test
- Focus: Technical aptitude, problem-solving skills
- Key Questions:
- Debugging Section: 7 questions (easy)
- Aptitude Section: Logical reasoning, quantitative, verbal (hard)
- Coding Section: 3 medium-to-hard level problems
- Obstacles: Couldn’t complete all questions, but still cleared the round
2. Technical Round (First Interview - March 7)
- Duration: ~ 1 hour
- Method: Video
- Focus: Core CS concepts and problem-solving
- Key Questions:
- DSA: Solve 2 coding problems live based on array and string
- DBMS & SQL: Queries, ranking
- Operating Systems: Process management, memory allocation
- Computer Networks: DNS
- OOPs basic concepts
- Obstacles: Nervousness
3. Technical + HR Round (Second Interview - March 7 & March 10, 2025)
- Duration: ~ 30 minutes
- Method: Video Interview
- Focus: Project discussion, teamwork, introduction
- Key Questions:
- Project Experience: Walkthrough of past projects, challenges faced, tech stack used
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Situational questions on problem-solving
- Detailed explanation of resume
- Obstacles: Nervous during introduction, initially struggled but got comfortable as the interview progressed
Post-Interview Reflections
- Company Culture Insights: The interviewers were friendly and helped ease the conversation. They focused not just on technical skills but also on problem-solving approach and learning ability.
- Work Environment: Not joined yet.
- Benefits Highlight: Internship program details weren’t extensively discussed, but the work culture and learning opportunities stood out.
- Evaluator Feedback: The interviewers were engaged and gave positive cues during responses. Follow-up emails helped in maintaining a professional impression.
- Suggestions for Improvement: Instead of scripting HR answers, prepare key points and speak naturally. Always ask questions at the end, it helps in understanding the role and leaves a good impression.
Verdict
- Offer Received: Yes
Closing Note
- This experience taught me that self-doubt is normal, but persistence matters more. There were times when I felt like I wasn’t good enough, especially when I saw others getting internships before me. But looking back, I realize, timing is everything, and the right opportunity will come when you're ready for it.
- For anyone preparing, believe in yourself, keep learning, and trust the process. Your moment is coming.