FDM Group reviews

- Hawkish, incompetent account managers - Unhelpful HR department - Guaranteed placements aren't guaranteed. I have been accepted to two placements, only for them to fall through mysteriously. No one cares that I haven't been paid for months while waiting for FDM to get their act together.

Unorganised assessment day, the graduate assessor/ coordinator came in and slammed the test papers on the floor in front and expected us to get up and pick it off the floor. Rude attitude, felt as if she wasn't the slightest bit enthusiastic. The whole assessment day and the 'values' which FDM are based on are a lie. The website states you may apply regardless if you do not come from an IT background, as a Business graduate I found that the questions in the tests could only be answered if you had done some form of coding, had studied Mathematics at university or hold a STEM degree. The last part of the day involved 3 interviews, each 5 minutes long in a boxed room. Was not too keen on the format as you do not have the opportunity to really express yourself. They are not looking for personable candidates, more tech-savy geniuses. One question asked; 'Do you prefer Android or iOS?' to which they expected you to answer Android providing a full background of the .NET space. Not exactly 'open to non-IT applicants' are we? The whole day was a waste of time. You'd be better off self-studying and earning your qualifications rather than being under the thumb of a parent company micro-managing your every step. You are restricted as to where your career will progress, unless you smart enough to identify opportunities yourself. The office felt very 'college like' which wasn't very relaxing.