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2 Contents ABOUT US OUR PROGRAMME HOW YOU APPLY AWARDS

3 About us

4 Welcome to FDM is a global professional services provider and leading IT graduate employer. Our unique combination of specialist training and skills development transforms high-calibre graduates into professional IT and business Consultants through the FDM Graduate Programme. Our learning pathways are business or technically focused, enabling you to become a Business or IT Consultant. After the training, our trainees progress to represent the company on client sites as FDM Consultants for a minimum of two years. At FDM we believe in employing enthusiastic, talented people who are driven to succeed. Our Consultants thrive in challenging roles and are trained to make a difference on client sites from day one. Take a look through our brochure to find out about the fantastic opportunities that FDM can offer you. If you like the sound of our Graduate Programme and want to kick-start your career with FDM, apply online at fdmgroup.com/uk/apply I look forward to welcoming you on board. Rod Flavell CEO, FDM Group 4 About us

5 Our people FDM employees are hardworking and motivated individuals who also enjoy socialising, creating a dynamic team environment. We believe rewarding our staff is important, which is why we host a variety of corporate and networking events and have regular achievement awards for exemplary work. Our Consultants are always prepared to go the extra mile and take pride in contributing towards FDM s success. FDM encourages working to a high standard and getting the best out of everyone. The best thing about my time at FDM has been meeting and becoming close friends with a large number of other graduates who are on the same road as me to becoming IT professionals of the future. Sam Brandt FDM Consultant Placed at Transport for London About us 5

6 Motivation We aim to be the best Energy We thrive on activity FDM s Vision To create and inspire exciting careers that shape our digital future Performance We deliver beyond expectation People We are committed to our people Integrity We believe in who we are

7 Our programme

8 FDM s award-winning Graduate Programme We provide graduates with quality IT and business training, invaluable commercial experience and the opportunity for rapid career progression. This addresses and eradicates the problem that so many graduates face today of having academic qualifications but no work experience. The vibrant culture at FDM makes it a great place to work, where you will meet enthusiastic, like-minded people who share your passion for technology. The FDM Graduate Programme advantage Commercially relevant IT and business training Minimum of two years industry experience on site with one or more of our high-profile clients Applications for the FDM Graduate Programme are accepted all year round with start dates are scheduled throughout the year Fast growing global company 8 Our programme

9 The Consultant journey FDM s two-year Graduate Programme is designed to give you the technical and professional expertise to succeed as an IT or business Consultant working on site with some of the world s largest organisations. Your journey will begin in FDM s Academy where you will receive foundation training before moving on to your individual learning pathway. After weeks in training, you will become a professional IT or business Consultant and be placed on site with one of our high-profile clients. The training fees and travel expenses during training are covered by FDM and in lieu of this we ask you to represent FDM for a minimum of two years. Foundation Training Modules Professional skills and commercial awareness SQL Excel VBA Learning Pathways Business Data Analysis Project Support Business Analysis Business Test Analysis Technical Development Production Support Murex Testing Employment Contract BRITISH AIRWAYS WINCOR NIXDORF CREDIT SUISSE HSBC BARCLAYS DEPLOYMENT ON CLIENT SITE VIRGIN MONEY HOME OFFICE BSKYB RBS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE POST 2 YEAR OPTIONS: Continue career with FDM 1 2 as a Senior Consultant Transition permanently to client Our programme 9

10 Opportunities in Asia FDM has many exciting opportunities for graduates to become IT and business Consultants in mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore. We are seeking highcalibre IT and numerical science graduates to join our Graduate Programme and work on our client sites in Asia. Successful candidates will receive training within FDM s London, Leeds or Glasgow Academies before flying to Asia to spend two years working as an FDM Consultant on site with our high-profile clients including Commerzbank AG, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Murex, BNP Paribas and Avaloq. Essential Criteria: Achieved a 2:1 degree or above in an IT, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline Fluent in English as well as Cantonese or Mandarin Determined to build a successful career in IT and finance (FDM s APAC clients are mostly in the banking sector) Ambitious and eager to launch a high profile career in Asia Proven ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments Flexible, adaptable and must be willing to relocate Apply now at fdmgroup.com/uk/apply Our programme

11 Our clients FDM works with over 130 prestigious clients worldwide and our Consultants are highly regarded. The broad range of expertise our Consultants demonstrate, combined with the quality and efficiency of our service, has enabled us to build a reputation of excellence. FDM Consultants play an important role on client sites in various sectors, including: financial services, government, insurance, telecommunications, media, airlines, retail and not-for-profit. Some of our clients include: BSkyB, B&Q, Credit S HSBC, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Virgin Media, Financial Times, National Grid, Virgin Money, RBS, Wincor Nixdorf, Met Office, BSkyB, UBS, Lloyds Banking Group, UniCredit Group, TfL, British Airways, Charles Tyrwhitt, Citigroup and Burberry and the list goes on! n Media, Financial al Bank of Scotland, U Joanna s drive and energy ensured that she was always prepared to meet the demands of a rolling Implementing Phase. Her ability to quickly get up to speed and multi-task under pressure, whilst also engaging with a diverse range of business stakeholders, has been impressive. Steff s dedication to her role and the quality of the support she provides to the Home Office Technology projects has left both myself and others working in the same areas with a very favourable view of FDM services. She is friendly and approachable and an asset to any company. etica, Lloyds, UniCred ritish Airways, NYSE Master PMO Manager, Virgin Money Lead Project Support Officer, Home Office isys, BMW, Citigrou hite Company Our programme 11

12 Career opportunities and progression After the two-year programme, the sky is your limit. Having been placed on site with one or more of our high-profile clients, working on exciting projects like fingerprint technology, facial recognition systems and testing mobile banking applications, you will have gained instrumental industry experience. After two years at FDM your options include: Becoming a Senior Consultant at FDM Securing a permanent job with a prestigious client Everyone at FDM is very passionate about what they do and fully believe in us. The Trainers are extremely knowledgeable and are always on hand to help, making an effort to get to know each trainee. Since joining FDM I have been given the opportunity to work at William Hill, Credit Suisse and UBS in various locations in the UK and abroad. It s been a great three years and I have now taken a permanent position with UBS in Zurich. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone at FDM for their help and support, I can honestly say I am living the dream out here. Ryan Clark FDM Consultant Now permanent at UBS (Zurich) 12 Our programme

13 International opportunities As a global company, FDM offers career opportunities worldwide. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia where many of our Consultants are currently placed with our clients. The placement will enable me to sharpen my perseverance skills an essential requirement for any developer. FDM provides the training and opens doors to be part of huge companies, not just within South Africa, but worldwide. Sive Jozi FDM Consultant Placed at Standard Bank, South Africa I like FDM as I consider them to be fair employers that value their staff and are very attentive to the needs and requirements of their trainees, Consultants and clients. I have had three placements which have varied in responsibility and through these I gained hands on experience and learned so much in a short time. Isabelle Magaiga FDM Consultant Placed at UBS (Singapore) Our programme 13

14 The FDM MSc Programme A Master s coupled with commercial experience is an excellent foundation for a career, which is why FDM has developed an MSc in Applied Computer Science in partnership with the University of Brighton. FDM s MSc Programme is designed for selected FDM Consultants in the Development pathways who prove that they have the skills and drive to achieve the qualification. The MSc fees are paid for by FDM and chosen candidates work full-time for FDM whilst studying part-time and working on a dissertation project. Three year part-time study programme (extra year of commitment on top of FDM s traditional Graduate Programme) Sc Validated by the University of Brighton Distance learning and directed by FDM in conjunction with the University of Brighton Award: MSc in Applied Computer Science Our programme

15 I joined FDM as a Java Developer. I always wondered how I could improve my IT knowledge. Where should I start? How should I start? Should I learn design pattern first, should I develop a project, what methodology should I use for a project? Joining the MSc Programme has answered all of my questions and helped me set clear learning objectives. It has given me a guide to my future career progression. Lili Zheng FDM Consultant, MSc Student Placed at RBS The FDM MSc Programme has been a fantastic opportunity for me. The chance to join was one of the main reasons why I joined FDM, and being able to undertake a flexible, self driven, part-time MSc makes it all the more enjoyable. Andres Carvajal FDM Consultant, MSc Student Placed at British Airways Our programme 15

16 Championing Women in IT at FDM At FDM we are committed to promoting gender diversity in the workplace and are proud to be championing women in IT. The lack of women in the industry is an ongoing issue and FDM is dedicated to recruiting more females into this sector. We support our female workforce through our global Women in IT campaign which offers employees mentoring from FDM role models and networking events. 50% of the senior management at FDM are female 25% of all employees at FDM are female FDM was voted into the Top Ten IT Employers for Women (Guardian UK 300) FDM signed the CEO Statement of Support for the United Nations Women s Empowerment Principles, sealing its commitment to promoting gender diversity within the workplace and wider business community FDM has a dedicated Female Champions mentoring scheme 1016 Our programme Corporate Culture

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18 Your application process 1. Apply to FDM To apply to the FDM Graduate Programme, fill in our online application form at fdmgroup.com/uk/apply. FDM s Recruitment Team will then carefully assess your suitability in line with our entry criteria. 2. Telephone Interview If you are successful at the initial screening stage, a member of the Recruitment Team will contact you to conduct a telephone interview. This will involve competency-based questions about your interests and a future career with FDM. 3. Assessment Day If you pass the telephone interview stage you will be invited to attend an Assessment Day at one of our centres in London, Leeds or Glasgow. During your Assessment Day you will complete different tasks and exercises including a maths test, in addition to interviews with various managers within the business. The Assessment Day will also give you the opportunity to gain an understanding of our working environment and visit our offices to see our first class training facilities for yourself. Successful candidates at the Assessment Day stage will then be offered a place on FDM s award-winning Graduate Programme. For more information about the application process, visit fdmgroup.com/uk/careers/selection-recruitment 18 How you apply

19 Since starting as a Support Analyst at Virgin Media, I have worked alongside an efficient team who have encouraged my development and shared their knowledge with me, helping me settle in fully to my new role. Working with such approachable colleagues has fast-tracked my development leading me to gaining extra responsibilities and access to software systems. Joining FDM was the best career decision, I was given expert industry standard training and it has opened the door for so many opportunities. Daryn Sole FDM Consultant Placed at Virgin Media How you apply 19

20 What we look for The FDM Graduate Programme provides fast-track entry into high-profile IT and business careers. We look for candidates who have strong communication, teamworking and interpersonal skills, as well as a dedicated work ethic. Successful candidates will be determined to pursue a career in IT and business and able to adapt to different working environments. To apply, please visit our website: fdmgroup.com/uk/apply 20 How you apply

21 Application criteria Educated to degree level Possess some technical knowledge or experience in IT or business Demonstrate a passion for IT and business Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Eligible to work in the UK/EU Open to being geographically flexible within the UK Able to support yourself financially during the training period (trainees will receive a travel bursary of up to 20 per day towards their travel costs to the Academy) Visas: You must be eligible to work in the UK/EU. Please contact one of our Graduate Recruiters to discuss this further by ing: uk.recruitment@fdmgroup.com FDM is committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of our wider community. Just a few months after leaving university, having been placed with such a prestigious company, I could not be happier to have made the decision to join FDM s Graduate Programme. Reena Patel FDM Consultant Placed at British Airways How you apply 21

22 Awards South East Dealmakers Awards Entrepreneur of the Year - Winner Information Age women in IT Editor s Choice - Winner European Diversity Awards Company of the Year - Finalist The Job Crowd Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For 2014/15 The Job Crowd Top IT Services and IT Consulting Companies To Work For 2014/15 The Guardian UK 300 Most Popular Graduate Employers 2013/14 Europe s 500 Fastest Growing Companies EUROPE S 22 Awards

23 ????? If you have any further questions regarding the Graduate Programme, check the list of frequently asked questions on our website: fdmgroup.com/uk/careers/faqs/ Have more questions? or get in touch with our Graduate Recruitment Team to discuss the opportunities we have to offer by calling: or To find out more about our opportunities in Asia, please Questions 23

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