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2.0
20 Feb 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- They will get you a job. - You could be in a role overseas. - Training from the ground up.

Cons

- Sales managers do not give a monkeys about what you want. - Huge training costs that you must pay if you break their sketchy contract. They are taking advantage of naive graduates, who are desperate to get a job after University. - The role you are trained for may not match the role you will be placed in on site. - Unpaid training, you are expected to fund yourself for a undefined amount of time. - When you apply for FDM, they insinuate that you are working for them and guarenteed a role. Its bs. - Outdated technology and they are not geared towards adapted new technologies, they have stagnated. - The fake reviews on here. Anyone who sees this before going to Fdm, run away while you can. Do more research and use this as a last resort.

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FDM Group Response
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I’m sorry to hear that you aren’t enjoying your time with FDM and that you don’t believe the sales managers care about you. We are as transparent as possible in regards to the contract, and appreciate that the programme may not suit everyone, which is why there is a two-week cooling off period where anyone can drop out with no obligations. The placements available are determined by our clients, which is why the roles vary. The need to be flexible and adaptable is key for any successful career, and those who welcome it progress to do very well. As a people business, we take all feedback seriously and if you wish to discuss this further, please email me at Andy.Brown@fdmgroup.com Andy Brown – Chief Commercial Officer

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CEO approval
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Pros

Gets you in front of corporate clients - especially good clients in the finance/banking/energy industries Decent base training (or affirming you have the skills already for an entry level role) Good entry level tech role for those looking to get their foot in the door Pretty good benefits (especially for a contractor role)

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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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