The 7 things Morgan Stanley looks for in new recruits
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Morgan Stanley is one of the best-known names on Wall Street.
It's also among the most prestigious places to work if you're hoping to build a career in finance.
To help potential job applicants, Morgan Stanley collected a list of things that make students stand out during campus recruiting, according to its own recruiters.
The traits are as much about personality as they are about smarts.
Here is what they look for in candidates.
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Show your resourcefulness.
University of Pennsylvania/Facebook"I like to see that students have reached out to their college or university alumni who now work at Morgan Stanley. It shows they're resourceful, have initiative and are self-starters. You can also ask alumni questions you might feel uncomfortable asking a recruiter."
Stay calm and keep listening.
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik"There are group exercises that are designed to simulate problem solving under pressure. We look for people who can stay calm as the pressure increases. It's also key to listen to your team members. Leadership qualities are great, but it's also important to show you can listen to others and support their ideas if they make sense."
Know what you want and why you want it.
Sheryl Sandberg"When you interview with a certain business division, give a sense that you already know all about Morgan Stanley and what you're looking for. Go in, introduce yourself, say what you think you can offer Morgan Stanley, and tell us why you're interested in that business division."
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