FDM Group Software Engineer interview questions

1. Online Application & CV Review Submit resume through FDM’s portal. Screening for degree (often STEM), communication skills, and right-to-work eligibility (e.g., PGWP in your case). 2. Online Assessment Usually includes: Aptitude tests (logic, pattern recognition, problem-solving). Arctic Shores gamified assessment (e.g., mini-games testing cognitive traits, risk tolerance, attention to detail). Purpose: measure learning potential and personality traits. 3. Virtual Interview with a Recruiter Conducted over Microsoft Teams (~30 minutes). Covers: Why FDM? Why consulting? Why this practice (e.g., Software Engineering)? Walkthrough of your resume and projects. Behavioral questions (STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result). Commitment to the 2-year contract. Focus is on enthusiasm, adaptability, and communication, not heavy coding. 4. Technical/Practice-Specific Interview (sometimes) Some candidates do a second interview focused on the chosen practice area. Questions might cover: Basic programming concepts (OOP, data structures, web dev basics). Problem-solving scenarios (how to debug, explain a simple API call, etc.). Not as intense as a typical software engineering coding interview. 5. Offer Stage If successful, you’ll receive: An offer letter. Employment contract (must be signed before training). Contract usually includes: Paid training period (minimum-wage level pay). 2-year post-training employment commitment.