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      FDM Group

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      3.1

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (3,957 total reviews)
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      Rod Flavell

      55% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

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      FDM Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,957 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FDM Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      1.0
      Feb 23, 2017

      Misled and Unprofessional

      Business analyst
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      Pros

      I didn't stay on the scheme for more than two days of the programme see below for why...

      Cons

      When I applied to FDM I was already employed and had been for close to two years when I handed my notice in so that I could join the trainee BA pathway. I was excited to start and saw it as a great opportunity to make a transition in to the project world and undoubtedly receive some brilliant training. HOWEVER. Throughout the interview process/assessment day I highlighted multiple times my preference is to work in London. Whilst I have to take part of the blame here for not truly being 'GeoFlexible' I was led to believe you would be able to achieve your preference in location most of the time. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. For the BA pathway which I chose to do the stats are in fact heavily against being placed in London. Please be careful anyone considering to move out of employment to join this scheme. You have NO say in where you will be placed at all. What you get is what you get and the sales/recruitment/open day/assessment day certainly didn't make that clear. If anything giving the opposite message. A third of BA's get placed in London so if you wish to stay in London this is a big risk. Please bare this in mind. They do make it clear on day 1 & 2 of the academy training but at this point I had already left my previous role and am now unemployed because of a the fabricated pitch I got from everyone in the lead up to my first day. To make the pill even harder to swallow was the reaction I received. Very unconcerned and reacted in a manner that suggested this is a common occurrence for people to pull out when the reality of the location placement message is hammered home. All well and good for people fresh out of Uni but when you have caused someone to leave perm employment to join your company and this is under false pretenses it would have been nice to have at least some concern or an apology. I know people personally who this scheme has worked out well for and I am sure in some cases its brilliant but please all be aware of this before committing anything.

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      FDM Group Response
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      I’m sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with FDM. Being geographically flexible is part of the agreement and we appreciate it doesn’t suit everyone, which is why there is a ‘cooling off’ period where anyone can drop out in the first two weeks. We do try to accommodate preferences where possible and, we like to encourage our consultants to join the clients as a permanent employee after the two year bond with FDM. So placing people somewhere which is not their preferred geographic location is not something FDM likes to do. That said, placement locations vary depending on client demand and therefore geographical flexibility is a requirement (which we reiterate throughout the recruitment process). I’m sorry that it didn’t work out for you and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback further especially as I have personally attended assessment days and delivered maybe 100 direct ‘chats’ to classes of new joiners during which geoflex is almost always discussed. You’re clear in your feedback that you do not think this message was delivered clearly to you – and I have no reason to doubt you. But I would be keen to understand directly your thoughts on how we could make this message clearer AND how we can accommodate more effectively those who are moving jobs to join FDM. If you do have time to talk, I would be delighted to do so. Please email Jonathan.Young@fdmgroup.com
      4.0
      Feb 22, 2017

      Project Support Officer

      Project support officer
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      Pros

      Fantastic client base. Varied roles. Easy introductions to these clients who may prefer the flexibility of using a consultancy firm and not always hire direct to market, depending on the roles. Opportunities to change to related streams for other interview opportunities. Opportunities to travel and work. Comprehensive general project support office training. Professional exams included. Access to ongoing training database. Peer network of trainees.

      Cons

      Geographical flexibility is a must, but this is well advised throughout the application process. Training is unpaid, but free and expenses/bursary are paid. Again this is well notified when you apply. The Pros far outweigh the Cons - particularly in light of the fact that if you end up not placed you can walk away with no obligation once the 90 days are up.

      4.0
      Feb 21, 2017

      Production Support Analyst

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      You get what you get, training and a chance to work with their clients.

      Cons

      It all depends on what you're looking for in a job. You want the experience and havent had any? Then take it, you've got two years to prove your worth for their clients.

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