{"id":1932,"date":"2020-11-04T09:07:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T09:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=1932"},"modified":"2021-05-24T16:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T15:43:54","slug":"your-pathway-to-a-digital-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2020\/11\/04\/your-pathway-to-a-digital-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Pathway to a Digital Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you in your final year of university and curious about a career in the technology industry? Are you studying a Non STEM degree but keen on pursuing a career in tech?<\/p>\n<p>FDM are launching an exciting four-part programme of events to enhance your digital skills and potentially fast-track you to the final stages of our recruitment process!<\/p>\n<p>We will provide you with an overall insight into who FDM are, explore common misconceptions of a career in technology and transferable skills applicable to the world of tech. You will then learn a new skill in coding with one of our FDM internal developers. The series will conclude with an interview with an FDM recruiter and if successful, we will fast-track you to the final stages of our recruitment process! The events will run on a weekly basis, commencing on Thursday 12th November and concluding on Thursday 3rd December.<\/p>\n<p>Programme of Events<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 12th November 4-6pm \u2013 Introduction to FDM: Non-Tech to Tech<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 19th November 4-6pm \u2013 Coding Bootcamp: Part 1 with FDM Developer<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 26th November 4-6pm \u2013 Coding Bootcamp: Part 2 with FDM Developer<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 3rd December &#8211; Fast-track Interviews<\/p>\n<p>Criteria to apply:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; On track to achieve a 2.2 bachelors with honours degree<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Eligible to work in the UK or EU<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Passionate about pursuing a career in the technology industry<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Geographically flexible within the UK<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Able to support yourself financially during the training period<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Able to commit to the full 2-year graduate careers programme<\/p>\n<p>To apply to take part in this exciting programme of events, please submit your CV and cover letter to Kristy Littlewood at Kristy.littlewood@fdmgroup.com with the subject: \u2018FDM Programme of Events\u2019. 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