Questions that have appeared at morgan-stanley for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a difficult team member?

Question: How have you handled a situation when your team was resistant to your ideas or proposals?

Question: Can you share an instance where your team had a tight deadline. How did you manage it?

2. Problem solving

Question: Describe a situation where you faced a significant obstacle to achieving an objective. How did you deal with it?

Question: Can you tell us about a complex problem you have had to resolve and the steps you undertook to resolve it?

Question: Tell us about a time when you found a simple solution to a seemingly complex problem.

3. Communication

Question: Describe a situation where you had to explain a complex technical issue to a client or colleague with less technical understanding.

Question: How have you handled a situation when you had to persuade someone to see things your way at work?

Question: Tell us about a time when you received tough feedback. How did you respond?

4. Leadership

Question: Can you provide an example of when you had to take the lead on a project? What was the outcome?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to step up into a leadership role even though you were not formally a team leader.

5. Adaptability

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to adapt to significant changes you had no control over?

Question: How have you adapted your working style to work better with a team or to handle a new project?

6. Time Management and Prioritization

Question: How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple projects to handle?

Question: Can you give an example of a time when you had to make a decision on what tasks were more important to focus on?

7. Motivation and Values

Question: Why did you choose your field of engineering? What motivates you in your work?

Question: What are the values that you think are crucial for a successful team?

8. Conflict Resolution

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to resolve conflict in a team? How did you handle it?

Question: How do you handle disagreements with superiors or colleagues?

9. Initiative and Pro-activeness

Question: Can you give an example of a time when you showed initiative at work?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you foresaw a problem and took preventative measures?

10. Attention to Detail

Question: Can you tell us about a time when your attention to detail saved the day?

Question: How do you ensure the quality of your work when you're under pressure to complete a task?