Tag: PHR
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How to Pass the SPHR Exam the First Time
AKA how to pass the SPHR exam and keep your sanity If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Recently I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Today I’m going to talk about the actual testing process and offer some guidance for those taking the exam in the next few weeks. Soon,…
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PHR Online “Study Group”
The tool I’m discussing today isn’t so much a PHR online “study group,” but you’ll see in a minute why I’ve started referring to this group that way. Back when I released the SPHR &PHR Self Study Course in November, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew that it would be a valuable tool and…
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PHR Study Group-Your Secret Weapon
Using a PHR study group (or PHR online study group) The other day I talked about how “hard” the PHR exam is. I discussed motivation as a key component for test preparation, and I think it’s often overlooked when developing a testing strategy. If you think back to Psychology 101, there are two basic forms…
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Is the PHR Exam Difficult?
Is the PHR exam difficult? Just how hard is the PHR exam? Because of my history of talking about the HR certification exams, I get a lot of questions about the difficulty level of the PHR and SPHR exams. At first glance, it’s easy to see why people ask those questions. According to the HRCI…
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How Much Money Can You Make with an HR Certification?
The value of a PHR or SPHR certification is often discussed heatedly. Some believe it’s worth the time and money invested, but others think it’s just a waste. PayScale.com has sifted through their salary data and come up with some solid answers for everyone. By the way, if you want to see your own potential…
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PHR-SPHR Exam Topics (Free Webinar)
Ever wonder what sort of topics are on the PHR or SPHR exams? Look no further! It’s that time again, and I’m getting geared up to work with Dovetail Software on our second webinar to help those who are thinking about taking the HR certification exams. What we’ll cover The first webinar focused on the…
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Free PHR-SPHR Webinar
Because I talk fairly often about the PHR and SPHR exams, my friends over at Dovetail Software decided to ask if I would work with them on a series of webinars to help people get their feet wet when it comes to the HR certification arena. Naturally I jumped at the chance! What to expect…