You are the experts in advanced material science and are well versed in the academic world—but what kinds of jobs can students expect after graduate studies? What challenges await them, and how can we better prepare them? What skills are employers looking for?

Come join the RQMP Career Forum!

Students, postdocs, and recent graduates: meet RQMP alumni to learn about their career paths, attend panel discussions on hiring and recruitment challenges, and—who knows—perhaps find your own future career.

Professors: learn how to better guide your students in preparing for the job market and discover the complementary skills they may need.

Industry representatives: come meet our graduating students and recent graduates, discover the skills they have to offer, and perhaps fill your open positions.

What: RQMP Career Forum

When: November 18, 2026

Where: Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil Campus

Program highlights:

• A talk by Caroline Boudoux, Professor of Engineering Physics at Polytechnique and author of the book “Cela va sans dire, Guide génial pour un doctorat de génie!”
• A panel discussion on the recruitment challenges facing employers.
• A panel discussion on the hiring challenges facing recent graduates.
• Job search preparation workshops (choose two):
  • Adjust application documents (CV and cover letter) to the job market
  • Highlighting transferable skills during your job search
  • Building a network and networking
  • Preparing for job interviews
• A “speed jobbing” session to meet potential employers

Free registration by Friday, November 6, via this link: Inscriptions forum carrière RQMPRQMP carreer forum registration  – Remplir le formulaire

We look forward to welcoming you!