Biggest regret in my life - Business Analyst FDM Group Employee Review

1.0
8 July 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Possibility to work in the Banking sector ..... Not guaranteed for all , most of the time they decide where you are placed like product being rented.

Cons

2 year contract and cannot leave, they get real iffy about that 20k cost you would endure , 3 months unpaid training. Career progression is almost zero within those placement, If I could I will take summer courses on some of training they offer. Worst thing is after the 2 years up , you can't take up a job with a company you have been placed with , this is vague but rumour has it their is a non-compete clause at the end of the 2 years at the end of the contract. People have been having trouble with this as it stops them from attaining employment with companies they worked for whilst on placement ( please research this as it is word of mouth and I have been only their for 1 year)

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FDM Group Response
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"Thank you for your feedback. Please refer to some of my previous comments about the contract (structure, rationale, explanations, videos, cool-off periods etc.). I can assure you that consultants who finish their contractual period (2 years for the UK) are free to join the clients for whom they have been working. This part of the FDM model is extremely attractive to both consultants and clients alike – and FDM actively encourages it. If you want to discuss further then I am more than happy to do so – please email jonathan.young@fdmgroup.com or consult with your FDM account manager (AM) or relationship manager (RM). Should you be satisfied with my explanation, then both your RM and AM will be in touch with you anyway to discuss your plans as you approach the end of your contract.”

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