FDM Group Applications Support Analyst Reviews
Updated 8 May 2019
Found 22 reviews
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Rod Flavell
16 Ratings
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"Good connections for entry into FinTech"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Many position available in FinTech with FDM's connections - Good consultant support
Cons
- Consultants are under paid
FDM Group2019-05-08 "Great place to work where people want to listen to you"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great training environment with loads of support and a nice atmosphere Opportunities available to work for some great clients
Cons
Communications between academy and sales could be better
Advice to Management
Please sort out the communication between account managers and consultants
FDM Group2019-01-22"Good for Graduates but get out after 2 Years!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
- Training - Access to Big Companies - Opportunities at different Countries
Cons
- Low Pay during the first 2 Years - No Pay during Training - Hard to get support and communicate with Staff
FDM Group2018-08-06"Very bad"
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group for more than a year
Pros
Easy to get into Easy interview
Cons
Very low salary Ridiculously high fines if you end contract before the end of the 2 year period No growth at all. If you get a better position within the company they placed you at, they won't let you take it
FDM Group2018-06-09"Exploiters"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at FDM Group for less than a year
Pros
If you can afford your expenditures from 6 months to a full year without getting paid, it can be for you
Cons
The business idea is to scoop possible candidates from market and charge present them from FDM side and keep the lion's share of what they make
Advice to Management
Some basic salary should be introduced
FDM Group2018-02-14- Helpful (5)
"Not Competitive"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Easy entry into IT from other industries. The oppurtunity to work at one of their clients that are impossible to get into otherwise.
Cons
Not flexible with doing extra training. Poor/No colleague perks. Poor pay packed. Minimum holidays. No sick pay. Poor treatment of staff. Aggressive account managers. You can be placed anywhere around the country. No choice of who you want to be placed with (unless you get there first).
Advice to Management
More holidays and full holiday pay for those days would make this a perfect package. Offer additional training...even when been placed, it might encourage people to stay on into their third year. I would love to recommend the program but I still wouldn't, fixing the holiday pay scheme would change things.
FDM Group2017-07-24FDM Group Response
July 31, 2017 – CIO
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are always looking for ways to improve and if you are willing to meet with me to discuss your ideas further, I would welcome the opportunity. I am particularly keen to speak about the additional training you would like to take. I ...
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"Great environment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group
Pros
A great environment offering a great set of learning courses and getting you ready for the market.
Cons
nothing that i can think of. intensive courses could cause some stress but at the end you're the on in benefit
FDM Group2017-01-15 "The good and the bad"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group for more than a year
Pros
I was placed at my first company for 18 months, gained a lot of experience.
Cons
Forced me to take on a role that sent my career backwards in my last 6 months of contract
Advice to Management
Please do not force consultants with 18 months with you to take roles that take their career backwards
FDM Group2016-11-03- Helpful (2)
"Application Support"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group for less than a year
Pros
-amazing work culture. everyone is young, full of energy and motivated -the training and trainers are amazing, and know their stuff inside out -the account managers work very hard to find and prepare you for roles
Cons
-the payment during training could be higher, but since you havent been placed yet, its understandable that it isnt
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you're doing!
FDM Group2016-09-08 - Helpful (12)
"Great start to my career"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at FDM Group full-time
Pros
Culture is so great that it makes you want to come to work everyday (amazing location and people), The 3 months training is very helpful no matter what you end up doing in the future (UNIX, SQL, BA, ITIL), This has been a very successful business model in the UK, USA, Hong Kong etc, and the Toronto location is getting more and more popularity. If you have an interest in finance and IT, then FDM is the way to go!
Cons
Pay is the only bad thing, but you can't complain considering they pay for training + 2 certificate vouchers + get you started with a career you otherwise couldn't get in to.
Advice to Management
Keep following the model. Keep valuing the consultants.
FDM Group2016-07-30
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FDM Group Response
February 27, 2018 – Commercial Director
I’m sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with FDM. We appreciate that the programme may not suit everyone, which is why we try to be as transparent as possible and go through the model as well as all the terms and conditions during the assessment process. We present the ...
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