Recent statistics highlight that in 2012, UK post-graduate applications into higher education institutions have dropped by 8%. Additionally, there has been a 17.8% drop in applicants for technology subjects and a 6.4% drop in applicants looking to study Computer Science. This drop in applicants can, in some way, be attributed to the rise in higher [...]
April 4, 2013
There is a thriving social technology scene in and around Manchester and the north with an event on nearly every night! Manchester is fortunate to be flanked by Sheffield, Leeds and Liverpool, which means that there is a huge community of technically minded people who love nothing more than to get together and discuss technology, [...]
March 26, 2013
Greetings graduates. My name is Danny and I am an FDM Trainer at our always-sunny Manchester academy. In this post I would like to talk to you about the FDM Experience. What’s that I hear you say? Well it certainly isn’t a soft rock band from the 1980s let me say that upfront. The FDM [...]
March 1, 2013
It is a well-known fact that Brits like to treat themselves to a bit of junk food every now and then, especially students (from which I know first-hand), and this seems to be on the rise. Domino’s Pizza have released their sales figures and have said they sold 61 million pizzas this year, an increase of over 5 million a year earlier and have also opened a further 69 stores throughout the UK. However, as interesting as these foodie facts are, the topic of this blog is actually about technology and how it is advancing not only companies, but also the developing world….
February 25, 2013
After my undergraduate studies I worked for a year as an administrator for FDM Group, an international IT services provider that trains and employs graduates as IT Consultants. I worked in the London based training centre and provided administrative support for the graduate recruitment team…
January 17, 2013
Congratulations to Martin Nachev, who has been selected as FDM’s Consultant of the Month for January. Martin trained in FDM’s London Academy in Application Support and is now placed at BNP Paribas. Speaking about his time so far with BNP Paribas, Martin told us: “I was given the responsibility to look after the bank’s FX [...]
December 5, 2012
Unless you have been unfortunate enough to have been marooned on a desert island for the last two or more years, then it is likely that you have become tired of hearing about the ‘IT Skills Shortage’ threatening the UK. But what is this actually all about? The IT skills shortage does not necessarily mean [...]
November 27, 2012
If you are considering continuing onto higher education, one of the main questions that might be entering your mind is: How do I choose the right university for my course as well as my lifestyle? The decision on which university to go to can be a confusing and difficult one to make. After all, there [...]
November 20, 2012
LinkedIn is the professional social network, where people connect to companies and other people directly. LinkedIn is an opportunity to update your CV/resume, work experience, qualifications, skills, etc. in real time. Also is a great way to find exciting events, on-going projects, and new job role opportunities…
November 13, 2012
In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week (12th-18th November 2012) we’ve interviewed FDM’s CEO, Rod Flavell, who is a fantastic example of an entrepreneur. However, Rod defines himself as an ‘industrialist’, which enlists the creation of a process (as opposed to an entrepreneur). The process at FDM is to enhance and develop the skills of [...]