Questions that have appeared at Morgan Stanley for an Engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and collaboration

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with a difficult team member? How did you handle the situation?

Question: Can you provide an example of a project where you had to work with a multidisciplinary team?

Question: How do you approach building relationships with team members when starting a new project?

2. Problem-solving

Question: Tell me about a time when you faced a significant obstacle in a project. How did you overcome it?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to solve a problem without all the necessary information available?

Question: How do you prioritize your tasks when faced with multiple projects with tight deadlines?

3. Leadership

Question: Tell me about a time when you had to lead a project. What was your approach and what was the outcome?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to make a critical decision that affected your team? How did you handle it?

Question: How do you handle feedback and criticism from your team members?

4. Communication

Question: Can you give an example of a time when you had to explain a technical issue to a non-technical audience?

Question: How would you handle a situation where there was a misunderstanding or miscommunication within your team?

Question: Describe a time when you had to convince others to adopt your idea or solution.

5. Adaptability

Question: Tell me about a time when you had to quickly adapt to unfamiliar technology or software for a project.

Question: How do you handle changes or unexpected events during the course of a project?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to change your work style or approach to fit the needs of a project or team?