FDM Group reviews

- First off the training was absolutely horrendous. I joined as a Java trainee in London - the training materials were absolutely rubbish and just felt like a gimmick to tie me in to a contract (no way near the quality of training you would expect for the alleged "20k" that we owe). The sales guys will actually push you off to interviews before any real training which proves it'y just for show. The training is unpaid and you're expected to fund yourself for the duration. While I was there the actual process of how to get "signed off" from training wasn't even clear. I have personally known people that were there for well over 6 months. - The sales guys treat you worse than cattle. Do not believe their fake shows of empathy - they only care when it's in their interest and will treat you horribly when not. - Ultimately FDM are just like any other agency - they only line up interviews for you which you have to pass. You're better off studying on your own and obtaining proper certification instead of wasting your time in their offices unpaid. - The worst aspect is the pay. A lot of positiions are based in London which has a very high living cost. Rent would generally cost you more than half your salary (your own apartment would cost your entire salary if not more). None of this is taken into consideration despite the fact the FDM generally charges their clients close to the average contractor day rate (which is a lot). - Expect to be bullied and intimated - it's a way of life here. Senior management will treat you like dirt - not going into details but just a heads up. You will not get ANY respect. - Before you do sign up - ask to see the actual employment contract before you go on site. You will realise how much you are being exploited.

Very high risk with extremely low reward Benefits are minimum once placed Once placed work hours are beyond pay in some circumstances No understanding of life and work balance They do not allow you to take time off for emergencies even when you've completed training and not been placed Jobs tend to fall through often Donot allow people to work at your own pace Lack of respect for people An overall negative environment to be in Pay is not near the performance of work done Training staff donot train but more or less "facilitate" You can learn everything taught at home because they're going to tell you to google it anyway. The amount worth of the services are surplussed, it is no where near the amount people can be fined Some of the training mentioned in the contract you won't be learning Came in with no understanding of finance, left with the same understanding