FDM Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,960 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 3,960 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 Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Jul 26, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

1) Great opportunities - both domestic and international - to advance career early on. Perfect for those who are struggling to get on the job ladder. Placed at HSBC UK with 7 weeks of training, 14 months in an getting serious opportunities to work in Canada, Mexico and Australia. 2) Cutting the hassle out of applying for jobs. When I move to another client I have a team of trained sales people fighting to get me a job. Beats endless assessment centres and interviews.

Cons

1) The unpaid training. Nothing is worse when you have left university and need the cash. Competent employees will usually be placed quickly. They wouldn't take you on if they didn't have roles. 2) The great 'unknown'. My first few months at HSBC I was on a month rolling contract. 14 months in and a valuable employee I am still only on a 3 month rolling contract. Hard to plan far ahead.

5.0
Jul 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Business Outlook

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
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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
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