André Raymond has a master’s degree in organizational development (développement des organisations) and a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations (Relations industrielles) from Laval University. He is a human resources manager with solid expertise in recruiting, selection and career management. As Director of Laval’s Service de placement (employment services) as well as Director of the university’s continuing education division, he currently manages a team of 80 employees. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the fields of recruiting, education and career management, having held positions as manager and vice-president for different organizations in the private sector and in education. He is an active member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec (Quebec board of certified human resources and industrial relations counsellors) and of CERIC. He contributes to several specialized magazines and electronic media as a recruiting and career management specialist. He is also interested in major issues related to career management, such as workforce availability and employee engagement