Good place to start off, though have to be patient - Software Developer FDM Group Employee Review

4.0
Aug 23, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Training provided was sufficient for a starting software developer role and trainers were experienced in the industry hence we have much to learn from them. We were given many opportunities to interview with established banks here in Singapore and managed to secure a role quickly

Cons

We were stuck in the beach for a good 2 months, and most of the time it was self study with no interactions. The role I am currently in is very different from that stated in the interview however we just have to learn on the job and push on. The 2 year contract is quite a bummer as, you constantly see the news of inflation while your pay barely moves an inch, hence will have to be patient and complete the 2 years before moving for a higher pay.

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FDM Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad that the training and support you received ind the FDM Academy helped kickstart your career journey in tech. We sympathise that sometimes it might take some time to secure the right role for our consultants. Please know that our Account Managers are in constant communication with our clients and strive to find the right fit for both parties. The value with a career at FDM is that during the 2-year graduate programme you will have full job security, get the opportunity to further your professional skillset, build relationships and gain valuable commercial experience that will lead to great career prospects in the future. Thank you for your suggestions on how we can enhance our employee experience. We value your feedback and will pass the message on to our team. If you have any other suggestions that you would like to share please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at APAC.HR@fdmgroup.com. Kind regards, FDM Group

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