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Adding the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification to your resume immediately places you above less qualified competitors. After studying with PHR/SPHR Exam For Dummies, you will conquer the exam armed with confidence and a solid understanding of the test and its presentation. This book + online product includes 4 unique practice tests: two in the book (one PHR one SPHR) and two additional tests online (one additional PHR one additional SPHR).

Adding the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification to your resume immediately places you above less qualified competitors. After studying with PHR/SPHR Exam For Dummies, you will conquer the exam

armed with confidence and a solid understanding of the test and its presentation. This book + online product includes 4 unique practice tests: two in the book (one PHR one SPHR) and two additional tests online (one additional PHR one additional SPHR).

PHR/SPHR Exam For Dummies Cheat Sheet

If you decide to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam to earn your HR certification, you have chosen to undergo an important pursuit in your career. These exams test you on what you should know to be a proficient human resources professional. You may begin to study before you're approved to test, so the application process often runs concurrent with your study efforts. Keep this cheat sheet handy for reminders on how to schedule your exam, information about what to do with your score report, and how to begin to recertify your credential. [caption id="attachment_277586" align="alignnone" width="556"] © tulpahn / Shutterstock.com[/caption]

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Sandra M. Reed, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a leading expert in the certification of HR professionals. She is the author of the 2nd edition of The Official Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge and the 5th edition of the PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2018 Exams. Reed is also the author of case studies and learning modules for the Society of Human Resource Management, teaching and writing content for undergraduate studies at both public and private universities.

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