FDM Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,956 total reviews)
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Rod Flavell

55% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

FDM Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,956 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 Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Jul 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Some background: I joined FDM two months ago following my graduation from university. I majored in business. Like many others, I was hesitant to join FDM when I was first offered the opportunity due to reading the number of negative reviews on this site and the somewhat low compensation. But I decided to give it a shot as we do have a two week grace period to quit if desired. And I'm glad I did. What it comes down to is that FDM opens up opportunities in the industry that you otherwise would not be considered for without the right training, experience, or connections. The assignments available are generally not entry level jobs and FDM's training prepares you for that. This allows us to advance faster up the corporate ladder so to speak. All of FDM's clients are large blue chip companies. As of right now, consultant compensation in Canada is $40K first year, and $45K second year with benefits. Decent, especially considering the number of unpaid internships in the market just a year ago. Overall, my recommendation is to take this opportunity if you are just entering the job market with little experience or practical skill. This is an investment towards your future. I joke around with my colleagues that my FDM contract is my master's degree, except I'm being paid and practically guaranteed a job at the end of it. FDM's training is fast paced, so be ready to learn a lot. Culture is great.

Cons

This job is not for the faint of heart :)

3.0
Jul 18, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The client list, FDM has some great clients and after 2 years you could find yourself working at a company you could never have got into on your own.

Cons

Pay is low, 2 year contract could be seen as a pro or a con. Training is unpaid so self funding through could be an issue for some

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FDM Group Response
9y
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We value all the feedback we receive and are always looking for ways to improve. Jonathan Young - CIO
4.0
Jul 17, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

-FDM trainers and managers have been extremely helpful and supportive throughout my time in the Academy in Glasgow and are constantly trying to create an inclusive and friendly atmosphere. -The trainees are also very helpful and supportive with each other, exchange ideas and have group studying, and I personally had a great and fun time during the training and met some very nice people! -The training is very helpful and interesting, I found it less challenging than I expected according to what our trainers suggested, but having said that you have to study a lot on your own to achieve the best results. Also, both technical and business paths can gain well-known certificates from the training, e.g. PRINCE2 for project management. -Database of very prestigious clients which normally would not be accessible to many trainees (especially without significant work experience or excellent grades). -FDM gives the opportunity of having interviews with many clients at any stage during the training period (I was recently hired by HSBC at the final week of my training, but also had another interview the week before that with another client). -Very open and honest from the beginning. I have been reading all these nasty comments how FDM can be misleading, but this is not true. They are very truthful from the beginning about the geographical flexibility, the unpaid training, the fact that you have to support yourself during and possibly 3 months after the training and they even asked how clear these things are in our heads on the 1st day of the training. So I think it is unfair to say that they are misleading, everyone has been nothing but honest to me at least so far.

Cons

-The training is unpaid, which can be an issue for many people including myself, but if you can afford supporting yourself for 3-6 months, then definitely give FDM a chance! -If you don't have a job after the training, you have to commute everyday to the Academy and be available for the next 3 months, which can be frustrating and discouraging. -Many people have been asked to upskill, for example swift from business analysts to testers in order to get a job. I would not say that would be a negative thing for me as I was unsure if I wanted to follow technical or business path, but some can feel that this is not about what trainees want but what clients want. -At the beginning of my training I had an experience of contacting via email account managers who never replied to me. I also had a similar experience with HR staff. I had to either go and talk to them in person or call them if it was something urgent. I think it is ridiculous if you have an email in front of you to wait for another call from the trainee to take care of an objectively simple issue.

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FDM Group Response
9y
Thank you for your very valuable feedback. I am glad that you are enjoying your time with FDM. I will personally ask the team to respond in a more timely manner. I completely agree that it is not acceptable for you to have to chase. If you experience any issues in future, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly by emailing Jonathan.Young@fdmgroup.com. Jonathan Young - CIO
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