FDM Group reviews

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(3,949 total reviews)
avatar

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 3,949 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews
1.0
Apr 13, 2016

Business Analyst

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Fellow trainees are friendly and likeminded - Great team spirit during training period - Placements with blue chip clients (if you are lucky) - Nice offices located in London Bridge

Cons

- Trainees are seen as 'prey' by Account Managers, as they face pressure from management to meet sales targets and get trainees out on site. No synergy between sales and trainees. - Literally no choice when it comes to Job Offers. You are pressured to accept the offer because the client comes first, even if you really don't want to work for them. - Well below graduate level pay £18000 (basic) and then a daily rate on top when you are on site with a client - The quality of training is nowhere near the level they claim it to be (some courses allegedly worth £20,000) Some material has simply been copied and pasted from other books. Material could easily be learnt from YouTube for £0 - Contract that ties you in for 2 years service. Up to a £20,000 fee if you pull out of the contract at any time, regardless of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you genuinely don't like FDM) - Un-paid training

avatar
FDM Group Response
10y
Thank you for taking the time to share both your positive and negative thoughts with us. We take all comments seriously so I would like to address some of your points: - Communication and synergy between teams can always be improved and we strive for continuous development in this area. The account managers work very hard to find great placements for all of our trainees, but perhaps more team building activities should be implemented. - We do our very best to match the specialties and preferences of our Consultants with the opportunities available. The nature of consulting work does require some flexibility in role assignments, which is why we are fully transparent of our geographic flexibility requirements up front. - We make the terms of the salary and contract as transparent as possible throughout the entire process so it doesn’t surprise anyone. While the rate may seem low, it’s important to remember that you are not just doing a job, but receiving high quality training in both professional and technical skills, job placement assistance through our Careers Programme, and access to a network of industry leaders – all things that are invaluable at the start of your career. Having launched 5000+ careers to date is proof that the FDM Careers Programme works. It sets you up for lucrative earning potential and great career prospects for your future. Check out the FDM Alumni videos online when you get a moment. - We stand by the quality of our training, as do our clients. We are constantly improving and adapting it based on the latest demands and technologies in the industry, and our multiple clients agree that it is a crucial part of the FDM model. They on-board FDM Consultants because they know that they will be trained to the highest standard – not something you can get from YouTube. - As previously mentioned, these final two points are transparent from the assessment stage, and we allow a two week grace period before fully committing to the programme so you can make sure it is for you. I hope you understand these points and encourage you to always reach out to Human.Resources@fdmgroup.com if you ever have any concerns. Sheila Flavell
4.0
Apr 5, 2016

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing training program. Helped me prepare for IT jobs at bigger companies. Some of the benefits are pretty good.

Cons

Two year contract is a double edged sword. I was stuck with a 45k salary for two years, but I also got much needed experience in IT.

2.0
Jul 19, 2015

Good starting point

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learn lots of relevant technologies Great starting point for career Free water

Cons

Horrible salary Horrible communication Contract ties you in for two years or pay huge fee for training They dont care about where you want to work

Viewing 175 - 177 of 3,949 Reviews

Glassdoor has 4,813 FDM Group reviews submitted anonymously by FDM Group employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if FDM Group is right for you.