The hiring process at FDM Group takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Trainee Program had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Trainee Program roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
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Started off with a phone interview, then a video interview, then an application day involving 3 more interviews and 2 exams, then more interviews for their clients after training finished to get a placement.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at FDM Group in Feb 2023
Interview
15mins phone interview: essential self introduction, program introduction 30mins online interview: 4 questions which can be found in the company website 50min apt test: relatively easy for engineering background student, but if you are a business student you should practice a bit
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you want to join our company? Describe a challenge you faced and the solution you conducted. Introduce your self
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at FDM Group (Glasgow, Écosse) in Feb 2023
Interview
TLDR: Informal young atmosphere, followed by ridiculous tests. Received a call back 2 months after I had applied, was a HR screening interview and the person kept on calling me 'mate' and was clearly going for an informal process. I found this was hard to not fail and was quickly ushered into the next stage. ( I literally conducted the interview while walking the dog) This was a video interview with a set of 3-4 questions, standard interview questions very basic (exact same as phone call tbh). Day later I received a call that I was again successful and put into the next round. This was a 2 hour long psychometric test and a 30 min technical test for which I was being strongly encouraged to practice before hand. To me this is where it all went wrong. This is way too much to ask for a candidate before they have even been spoken to by the hiring manager, plus a technical test for a grad role that required no technical degree to have been studied. I did the test but gave up half way through as it had nothing to do in measuring my skills or suitability. Safe cracking game and pressing digits on keyboard whenever a rule was met. Amazes me how companies have fallen wayside with recruitment practices, do they honestly think this is a good way of measuring one’s ability. Unsurprisingly was told next day that I was unsuccessful. Granted it’s not great for me to give up but if they want to secure people’s attention asking them to do pointless games is not the way, waste of time. Think it shows some unprofessional nature tbh Would recommend if you do apply read the reviews section. Their business model relies upon getting cheap graduate labour in to do their work for clients, while you are sold false promises and on a below market salary. Better opportunities out there, know your worth.