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      FDM Group

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      FDM Group Software Developer reviews

      3.0

      56% would recommend to a friend

      (235 total reviews)
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      Rod Flavell

      48% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Culture & values

      2.7

      Senior management

      2.4

      Compensation and benefits

      Software Developer employees have rated FDM Group with 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 235 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. FDM Group is rated 22% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      235 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 4, 2017

      Placement and Training

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      FDM has a great training program, a very supportive staff and enthusiastic peers. The placement was very quick and FDM had trained me well for the interview. FDM trained me on my soft skills and office etiquette; as a recent college graduate I really gained some insights to the real world and I felt comfortable with the transition.

      Cons

      Low Pay, I assume that with the training and the placement/networking sessions the pay would be significantly lower.

      2.0
      Feb 20, 2017

      Software Developer - Real review

      Software developer
      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
      9y
      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
      3.0
      Feb 13, 2017

      Good and bad at the same time

      Software developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Brilliant training and experience. Clients are usually well known companies and most will hire you on once your initial contract is over. The training provided is very beneficial, especially if you've never worked in that field before.

      Cons

      Starting salary is below average for a graduate job, Plus, once out working with the clients you feel very out of the loop of what is going on. If you are unfortunate enough to not get placed quickly, but your training is finished, there isn't anything helpful that you can do and you just end up being bored waiting for a placement. When one does come, a lot of the time it will be in an area that you're not interested or wouldn't be well suited for.

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      FDM Group Response
      9y
      Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It’s good to hear that you found the training beneficial. We welcome all feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. In between placements or before a placement, we encourage consultants to take advantage of the further training and coaching that is available – including classroom based training and Pluralsight. If you are willing to meet with me to discuss your ideas and advice further, I would welcome the opportunity. Please email me at jonathan.young@fdmgroup.com Jonathan Young - CIO
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