Make an impact with our Technical Graduate Programme

Offering you the opportunity to launch a career in tech, award-winning training, hands-on experience and support programmes


Why choose the FDM Technical Graduate Programme?

The FDM Technical Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to launch your successful career in tech.

Our training programme will equip you with everything you need to get started on breakthrough projects. This could see you using next generation security tools to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber-security threats, leveraging machine learning to predict and solve urgent issues affecting healthcare or climate change, as well as creating innovative digital experiences across a range of industries, including travel, finance and broadcast media.

We are looking for people who have a real passion for tech and innovation and you don’t need any prior technical experience to apply. There has never been a more exciting time to join the tech industry, so why not start now?

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What to expect

Your technical training at the FDM Academy prepares you with the skills you need to transition from academic to corporate life.

Every career path includes training in key professional skills including interview technique and CV writing, presentation, communication and the fundamentals of collaboration and teamwork.

Along with path-specific technical skills, you’ll be introduced to an agile working environment and tackle dynamic challenges which can have immediate real-world applications.

Technical Graduate Programme career prospects

Our programme is extremely versatile, so don’t worry if you’re unsure of what you’d like to specialise in yet.
Apply now to the FDM Technical Graduate Programme and we’ll provide you with guidance to help you choose.
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Data Engineers play a crucial role in designing and creating data-centric scalable solutions, vital to helping organisations understand their data and facilitate growth. Some of their responsibilities may include checking that overnight data exports, transformations and imports have ran to schedule and any broken problems are fixed, managing and processing huge databases and becoming an expert in distributed data storage and computing frameworks.

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Software Testers improve quality and reduce risk throughout the whole software development lifecycle. Their work will prevent live incidents, which, depending on the purpose of the software, could cause significant reputational damage, financial loss or even, in extreme cases, loss of life.

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Software Developers are the creative minds behind computer programme. They are analytical problem solvers with a passion for technology. Their role is to develop cutting-edge software systems, as well as upgrade existing systems to resolve issues and improve efficiency. They use your coding and creative thinking skills to impact the development and delivery of technology solutions.

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Technical Analysis is extremely varied and provides the perfect opportunity for anyone who is keen to embrace the technical side of consultancy. You may be responsible for anything from investigating and developing solutions for applications. You may have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact in a variety of sectors. This includes Robotic Process Automation, Quality Assurance and IT Infrastructure Delivery.

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What our consultants say

Albert Paredandan

Albert Paredandan

Trading Desk Equity Strat Developer

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

My role involves developing apps and platforms to aid the Trading Desk Team on their day-to-day tasks. This includes fixing different bugs and problems they encounter and developing additional features that they request. I am thankful for being a part of a supportive and friendly team and being in a role that allows me to learn new things such as trading and finance.

April Li

April Li

Business Analyst

University of Hong Kong

I am a part of the Payment Integration Project at a large international bank which involves gathering client requirements and drafting roadmaps and digital journeys. I am a part of a welcoming and helpful team. My experience on client site has been very enjoyable and I hope to continue to enhance my knowledge through these experiences.

Akhtar Muhammad Arslan

Akhtar Muhammad Arslan

Full Stack Software Engineer

University of Hong Kong

I am responsible for the modernisation of our application architectures and technology stack. I have learnt lots of soft and hard skills at FDM. I was able to improve my communication skills especially during the interview part and perform better in coding tests.

Do you qualify for the FDM Technical Graduate Programme?

We focus on hiring adaptable, passionate and ambitious individuals; it is your drive that matters, not the details of your degree. That’s why we welcome candidates from all degree subjects and universities and no prior experience is needed.

If you are excited about starting your career in business, particularly within a tech environment, apply now.

You will also need to be:

  • Educated to a degree level – No STEM required
  • An excellent communicator
  • Passionate about a career in technology
  • Able to commit to the full 2.5-year graduate careers programme
  • Eligible to work in Hong Kong

Application process

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Apply Online

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Apply Online

Simply submit your application and CV here.

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Telephone Interview

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Telephone Interview

A member of the FDM Recruitment Team will call you to discuss the programme and your career goals. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask us any questions you might have and get a feel for FDM. Check out our blog for top tips for a telephone interview

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Video Interview

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Video Interview

During the video interview, we will ask you some questions to get to know you better. This can be completed from your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Please see our blog for more information.

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Online Tests

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Online Tests

Here you will undertake an IT aptitude test to assess your skill sets, so we can make sure you are aligned to a role that matches your strengths.

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Assessment Centre

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Assessment Centre

This stage involves an FDM Introduction presentation, followed by three strength-based interviews. The interview will be a strength-based interview and will focus on your ability and potential rather than previous experience. This is also your chance to meet the other graduates you could be training with and find out more about the programme.

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Support and Development

Our goal is to ensure happy and successful placements, which is why we have several support programmes in place to do just that. From learning and development to engagement and networking to wellbeing programmes, we’ll be with you every step of the way you at every stage of your journey.

Wellbeing
Programme

Wellbeing
Programme
Our online wellbeing portal provides a range of helpful resources, including professional guidance and advice. Consultants also have support from Wellbeing Ambassadors throughout the FDM community.

Consultant
Experience Partners

Consultant
Experience Partners
Consultants can receive support and career guidance from Consultant Experience Partners while working
on-site with our clients.

Mentoring
Programme

Mentoring
Programme
FDM partners consultants with mentors based on their career aspirations and helps build long term professional development opportunities.

Online Learning and
Development Programme

Online Learning and
Development Programme
Virtual training, webinars and discussions are available to consultants, as well as e-learning platforms, including LinkedIn Learning and Intuition Know-How.

FDM
Networks

FDM
Networks
FDM Staff Networks are designed to offer a group for discussion around shared characteristics. They are employee-led and provide support for those in the community.

Employee
Recognition Awards

Employee
Recognition Awards
FDM are proud of our consultants’ achievements. We celebrate with company awards, including ‘Consultant of the Month’ and ‘Consultant of the Year’.

Consultant
Collaboration Platform (Yammer)

Consultant
Collaboration Platform (Yammer)
Our Consultant Collaboration Platform keeps FDM employees connected; they can socialise with each other and access helpful resources to aid learning and development.

Consultant
Experience Events

Consultant
Experience Events
We host monthly virtual events to help keep us all connected and make sure everyone feels involved in the FDM community.

Employee
Engagement Surveys

Employee
Engagement Surveys
Our partner, Inpulse, help us create employee surveys, which enable us to gain a better understanding of our people’s views and help us take positive action to accommodate their needs.

CEO
Communications

CEO
Communications
Our CEO, Rod Flavell, keeps us
up to date regularly through LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

Check out #RodsRoundUp videos to find out more.

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