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Morgan Stanley
Online tests come before the HireVue. Interviews focus on motivation and understanding the business.
The process (London internships)Several reports agree
- 1Online application
- 2Numerical and situational judgement tests
- 3HireVue (3–5 questions, about 1.5 minutes each)
- 4Interviews
HireVue format
- Questions
- 4
- Thinking time
- 30s
- To answer
- 1.5 min
- Retakes
- 0
Reported as 3–5 questions with about 1.5 minutes to answer.
One report. Source. Our practice HireVue uses these settings.
Worth knowing
- Interviews test who you are, what motivates you and whether you understand the jobFrom the bank
- Core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, give backFrom the bank
Use these in "why Morgan Stanley?" answers, but add something personal: a person you spoke to, a deal you followed, or a team you want to join.
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Sources
Last checked 2026-10-02. Processes change each season: always check Morgan Stanley's own careers site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Morgan Stanley.