Technology Spring Insight Candidate Review
at Morgan Stanley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight week started with everyone across all divisions, where we had the chance to learn about the firm together and network. At the end of the day, we met with our HR partner, who was our key contact for the rest of the week. The rest of the week was technology specific, with a range of different sessions, group projects and insights into Technology at MS. Overall it was an amazing experience - I'd it recommend to anybody looking to go into technology.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We learnt that there were two streams that all teams in technology sit in - Application Development or Enterprise Engineering. There's something for all technologists! I already had a good idea of general technology roles, but learning about the teams broadened my view about what is really out there. It's really reassuring to see that not everything is just software development and coding (of course though, there is a large element of this in the application development track).
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I was able to sharpen all of my soft skills because of the range of different group tasks that we had to do. We also had a nice problem solving thingy, which allowed me to explore new styles of puzzles. You will definitely improve your networking (as in people!) skills - we had so many sessions and opportunities to network with analysts who were in our position, but also managing and executive directors in the company.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Morgan Stanley has 5 key values: Doing the right thing, Giving Back, Leading with Exceptional Ideas, Putting Clients First and Commit to Diversity & Inclusion. It's clear to see that these values aren't just followed, they're lived and woven into the fabric of the company. You can see it with by how people interact with each other and how they approach their work. It's reassuring to see that there's full staff buy-in.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight. It's left a lasting impression on me, and I could see myself working at the firm. Everyone was so friendly, from my peers to the staff that we interacted with inside and outside the sessions. When we asked questions, I felt that they were valued. Staff always took their time to consider them carefully and provide honest, thoughtful answers. Some of the tasks made us think hard, but it was very rewarding overall.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Morgan Stanley
5/5
Would you recommend Morgan Stanley to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Morgan Stanley
The process to get in is competitive, and it is increasing harder to get into Technology compared with years gone past. Make sure your application is impactful - no typos and a genuine understanding of the firm is required. There may be limited knowledge available online - that's okay. Leverage what you can find out and explain why you believe that is impactful and positive for Morgan Stanley. For HireVue, you want to answer the questions succinctly, but with enough detail to make an impact.
