Morgan Stanley Experienced Professionals Program (MSEPP)
Did anyone else receive the hirevue for this program? Or have you completed it?
Curious how this specific interview process would play out due to them not requiring financial backgrounds.
Additionally, anyone think the program would be worth it? One rotation in FID and another in BRM and you get placed after... I work in another industry and applied on a whim, but wondering if an industry move would be worth setting back my old industry career (if I ever went back).
ps - ignore my industry title, saving myself in case they're lurking
I got the hirevue invite tonight. Applied about a month ago. Apparently there are only 20 spots and there were 700+ applicants.
Good luck.
Did you end up doing the hirevue? If so, what was the question?
Gonna tonight. Have you?
Did you end up doing the hirevue? If so, what was the question?
I received the invite
Finished it tonight but think I sounded nervous or something but who knows. It was just one question so nothing too bad
I received the invite as well. Does anybody know if the Hirevue invite was sent to all applicants? Or was an initial cut made prior to the Hirevue round?
I would have to imagine if there were 700 apps for 20 spots then they probably had an initial cut
Also during the hirevue, it said an actual human would be reviewing it, not AI so kind of reinforces an initial cut
I blanked through my video response so I'm sure I'm not getting a follow-up interview. Good luck to everyone else tho!
Lol same. Messed up early on the first attempt, didn't anticipate only another 3 seconds to prepare, fumbled through my second response haha so doubtful I made it on.
Do you know when we would find out?
That sucks, I was really looking forward to the experience. Umm I think by the end of this week, early next week.
Did anybody hear back yet?
I haven't
Was told invites would be sent later next week.
Thanks for that update on timing. (I have not heard back either.)
Does anybody know how the process plays out from here? Specifically, is the next round the final, superday round, or will there be multiple rounds/cuts?
Bump, anyone get an update?
Nope not yet. You?
Me neither. Feel like it’s taking a while.
Same here -- I have not heard back following the HireVue.
Man...anyone yet? Maybe they already responded to candidates they want?
I heard back yesterday evening. Reached out to schedule interview and haven’t heard back yet.
Congrats!
I haven't heard back since the hirevue but it looks like they've started sending out interview invites
I was not able to attend the info session. Did they give an idea of what compensation packages for this program looked like or what level you would start off in after you are placed full time? (Analyst vs associate). I can’t imagine the fixed income or BRM packages are as lucrative as one for M&A.
They were not specific on what the compensation packages would be and the program starts at the Associate level.
Was there anything else important from the info session? I missed it as well.
It's a dream job for me. I have an unusual background working in ministry. But I believe that I have gained the skillset they are looking for, albeit through an alternative route, needed to be successful in the position. Honestly, I was glad to make it past the initial cut and am patiently waiting to hear if I am moving on.
I checked the application portal online and it still says "In Review" and the last updated date was today.
I have the same update
Same but did you get an interview invite? I haven't so could be trivial after all
Did anyone have their first round interviews yet?
Mine are Thursday. You?
Had mine yesterday. Nothing like a pretty chill conversation to make you want to work there even more.
apparently there is no super day (which I am thankful for)
What's everyone's status with the process so far?
Waiting on the results of my first round interviews. You?
Just got asked to schedule a first round...are they doing two waves or something?
How were you contacted for the first round interviews? Email or via phone. I still show my application as “in review” after completing hirevue in October
Taken from an email: If you are selected, there will be one additional round of interviews and then we will wrap the entire process by December 14th.
Selected from the hirevue or after last week's round?
From 1st round.
I was contacted via email initially.
I had my first rounds last week. Interesting that there is another wave. Makes me believe they did not cut that many people after the initial hirevue. I personally know 5 people that were rejected after the hirevue
I was told they went from 800 applicants to 100 so a pretty significant reduction. I’d imagine ~40 will move on for 20 spots.
Oh wow. That was a huge cut after hirevue. Well I guess all we can do now is wait to see if we made the cut. How were your interviews?
One of the easier interviews I’ve had. Was pretty much a conversation with general fit questions. No tough questions. Feeling confident about it but we will see. You?
Same conversation experience which worries me. All my friends had the chance to answer actual interview questions around why they’re a good fit and why MS whereas mine was just about my resume smh
Is there anyone that had a first round that had a second round scheduled? I’m still waiting.
Still waiting as well. I anticipate hearing something today since they plan on concluding the process in 2 weeks.
Well boys my friend just heard back from his recruiter. Final rounds happening next week and offers being sent on the 14th
Does anyone know if the rotational program will start off virtual or in person?
I was told it will be in person
Got it. Thanks
Anyone else hear anything back on final round interviews?
I just heard back. My consultant pals heard back as well.
I just heard back as well. Anybody know what the comp range is?
I haven’t heard anything about that but have used Glassdoor to get an idea.
What is it showing on Glassdoor? Worried about those NYC rent prices
I don’t think we can rely on those Glassdoor figures...at least I hope not. No potential for 100% bonuses in fixed income/brm?
A good question to ask is whether there will be a difference in pay between the training period, the rotations, and the FT offer.
if we end up getting GOOD offers, anyone up for roommates?
What day did you guys get your next interview scheduled for? I’m still waiting after the first round.
Superday is Monday and Tuesday
Haven't heard back either.. assuming the worst if SuperDay is Monday and Tuesday.
Although I heard back for my last round of interviews later than most.
Is everyone attending today’s prep session?
I will be attending.
Can you fill me in if compensation comes up? I have a client conflict at that time.
I got the impression that they are very invested in this program and seeing the participants succeed . I’m even more excited than before.
i don’t think anyone was going to ask about compensation, you gotta be bold.
My final interviews are tomorrow and I will see you boys in the big Apple for orientation.I am feeling very confident after that prep call.
Mine are Tuesday. Good luck to you and whoever else made it.
as for orientation, it didn’t sound as if they were too sure about bringing people on site during that call.
I got the feeling we will be in the office as soon as there’s a vaccine
Good Luck Fellas! Hope to see y'all in the city.
Did you get an email about an additional interview on Thursday?
I have not. Was hoping to be done with interviewing after Tuesday.
No, just my three interviews on Tuesday
They scheduled me for another interview on Thursday in addition to my three interviews fellas. They are trying to screw me boys
That could be a good thing. I doubt they would spend additional time on a candidate if they didn’t need to.
or you could be on the line and they need a tie breaker lol
Interesting as I also have an additional scheduled
Bro I just finished my first superday interview 10 minutes ago so not sure what tie they would be breaking. Also, my first interview was brutal, be prepared for some bs boys
They asked you about finance stuff didn’t they
Bro I just had 30 mins of straight up finance 101. I’m a risk consultant smh
Hmm what do you mean by bs? The questions or interviewers
Did anyone else receive the additional interview email? Strange that only some of us got it and there were only 14 interview slots available
Just had one of mine. Was pretty relaxed. No technical/finance questions asked and was more about telling about myself.
Maybe it’s a good cop, bad cop sort of thing. Mannn I hope Jake Brown is effin with us.
Yeah I’m not expecting the others to be easy
Had my first one. It was a “tell me about yourself and why Morgan Stanley” pitch
Done with mine. Did not have the finance 101 experience for any . Guess it depends on the interviewer. Feeling pretty good about them all and hope to see y’all in NYC ✊🏾
I’m not going to lie, they had me in the first half hahahha. I am positive I just redeemed myself with my last two interviews and I will see you boys in NYC. The first round of brews is on me.
and gals! :)
Definitely the gals haha. Sorry, I thought wso was a sausage fest. How were your interviews ma’am?
Just wrapped up. Good mix of some technical and fit. Overall feel really good about the outcome. Hope to see you all in the city
What details were provided for this 4th interview some people are getting. Is it a interview with another MD? Or something different completely?
Not sure but seems fishy. Kinda pissed some people have an extra interview to sell themselves
Heard that offers will be communicated at some point next week. Gonna be a long week.
Ohh lawd. I thought we would hear something Friday at the latest
Wrapped mine up late yesterday and the last one went well. I don’t know about those other two though. I was told they are trying to wrap this up quick. How quick, I don’t know.
We shall see
Good luck bro! We really don’t know what they are looking for in these casual convos so you could still have a shot! I personally think they are selecting based on resumes due to the variance in interviewers and that some people had 4 interviews while others had 3.
Hey everyone, anyone know when we will hear back after the super days? Was reading on here the 14th?
Tomorrow bro
I was told there’s no date but we will hear back this week.
They just added the MSEPP for equity research boys and girls
🔥🔥🔥
Any hear back yet?
Nah. Running out of nails to bite.
Nothing on my end. Everytime my phone rings my heart drops
Someone take one for the team and hit up their HR contact
Ok ladies and gents. I have a feeling today is the day! GG to everyonr
Anyone going to apply to the equity research MSEPP if they don’t get into S&T?
This is not S&T remember, it's FI and BRG
S&T are the functions that they are recruiting for in FI and BRM, am I wrong?
It’s FI within S&T
Wait, this isn’t S&T?? What have I applied for?
It is S&T
Thanks Bro. A2 throwing in a wrench at the last minute. I took one for the team and emailed Anne to ask when we can expect to hear back
As time goes on I don’t think we’ll hear today
Probably not. I would have expected calls to start by now
I’m going to apply to the equity research program. It’s not looking too good right now for S&T
Keep the faith my man. I’m sure if anyone that has been on this forum were to be notified, they would have posted on here.
I’ll start worrying if I don’t hear by Friday.
Just heard back from Anne. “ Per the below, we will follow up with all candidates in the upcoming week with final decisions. You are correct. All accepted candidates will need to relocate to New York for the program.” you can stop holding your breath ladies and gents. Sounds like we may not hear back until next week
Damn.... what is per the below? Did she send you info? I never heard when we will hear back.
Per the below was referencing my email I sent
I applied to the morgan stanley equity research program that had a Dec 6th Deadline. I just received today an email to complete my HireVue video questions which are due by Dec 20th
same, pretty nervous to see how these next few weeks play out
Same here. The equity research program is supposed to begin in February as well so I guess they will be moving pretty quick.
Did you complete the video interview yet?
Good luck everyone that applied for ER!
Looks like another day of no answer
Yea. I am now thinking upcoming week really meant next week
With Christmas eve falling on a Thursday I'm sure some of the MDs and others will be out some or all of next week. Hoping for something by Friday but if not I think we can count on something Mon/Tues
All of my correspondence came after hours so I wouldn’t count out today.
They got at least 20 people to inform, maybe 40 if they decide to call those that were denied too.
super anxious tho. Can’t make a lot of decisions until I know if I’m up and moving to NY or not.
I’m nervous they’ll be weeding people out who apply to ER
Same. That’s why I’m waiting until the last minute.
I feel like if anything it shows how bad you want to work at MS.
I agree with your thinking here. I applied to both programs to demonstrate how much I want to work at MS. And equities and FI do not have the same HR teams anyway so I doubt they are weeding people out this way
I just completed my video interview, so we shall see how that plays out in the future. Hopefully, as a research scientist and covid in the news, they want to bring me in to join their healthcare team. Goodluck everyone. My deadline is Dec 20th for the video interview. so hopefully by January 20th, we hear back from them.
Getting my video done tomorrow, im hoping im not completely caught off guard with the questions. Good luck to everyone else!
Such a relief to check here and see no one has heard anything. I was starting to get worried. Hopefully we hear something in the next two days!! I have also ran out of nails to bite haha
Side note what is this ER program?
Hey if it makes you feel any better we established they are in a room playing duck duck goose with our names in a circle
That does actually hahaha. I imagine all of you folks are extremely qualified so it would not surprise me if the selection process is hella arbitrary
I feel like today is the day guys
Do you have an inside scoop? 👀
I am thinking Monday or Tuesday at this point. And they will give people until early January to accept or decline.
I’m inclined to agree based on the email you received. I am hoping they can see our pain in here and make those calls earlier though hahaha
I gotta imagine they’re tryna figure out what teams our rotations will be in
Hey y'all, no word on my end either yet, RE: MSEPP Fixed Income & BRG final round offers / feedback
There’s a separate interview for women candidates ? I’m applying for the ER rotation and I am a women but wow I didn’t know that.
I’m not sure if the ER program will have something similar for women but it’s possible.
Just finished my standard Hirevue, the nervesss where working overtime haha
Hahaha! How many questions is the hirevue? I’m thinking of applying this weekend
2, and you get 1 retry per question
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