Président de séance / animation : Andrée-Anne Guesthier, étudiante au doctorat en administration (DBA), École de gestion, Université de Sherbrooke This panel will include doctoral graduates who have integrated the job market. Discussions will touch upon the perception of industry organizations with regards to candidates holding a doctorate and strategies to make the most of the transversal skills gained during one’s doctoral studies in the private sector.

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