It’s official
Well, it’s official now. No turning back for me. I have jumped into the pool, let’s hope I’m wearing floaties.
I have just signed up… to take… the PHR. Yes, HR Minion, not content with her BA, nor her Master’s, is now going for a certification. Do I think it will give me more credibility? Maybe, to some people. Do I think it will make me more marketable when looking for a job? Maybe, I see it in job descriptions. Do I think it will make me a better HR Professional? Maybe, it never hurts to study up on my field.
So, why am I going for it, you may ask? The above doesn’t seem like a lot of compelling reasons to spend the time and the money to go for it. And it does require a good deal of time and money.
Short answer:I’m doing it for me. I’m doing it because I like goals, I like a challenge, and, to a lesser extent, I feel that I am still young enough in my career that I have to prove myself. Besides, I only had a little time left on my SHRM membership so I might as well take advantage of the discount on the exam while I still could.
But now that I’ve talked about it on my blog, it’s going to be REEEEEAALLLY awkward if I don’t pass it. Like super, uber awkward. Now, where did I put that study guide? I only have until May 1st so I better not procrastinate.
March 12th, 2009 saat: 10:08 pm
No turning back now. You’ve gone to the dark side. Goodbye!
March 12th, 2009 saat: 10:22 pm
I’m proud of you. I took the SPHR test after attending a guerrilla cram session with Mike Losey, a former muckety muck at SHRM. I passed on my first try. You can, too. It’s not rocket science. You’ll be fine!
March 13th, 2009 saat: 2:25 am
Good for you! I’ve taught certification prep classes for years, so if you need anything, just let me know!
March 13th, 2009 saat: 4:58 am
Good for you. I always look longer at resumes from certified candidates. It shows you take your career seriously, and that YOU feel you’re worth the investment.
March 13th, 2009 saat: 3:01 pm
awesome going public with your goals. We are all voting for your success.
– M
March 13th, 2009 saat: 3:34 pm
Eek! Study hard.
March 13th, 2009 saat: 8:05 pm
Lance – Jason Seiden will be so proud, he’s be trying to bring me over to the dark side for months!
Laurie – Good to know! And it’s always a happy day for me when I can make you proud! 🙂
Sharlyn – Yay! I’ll have to bug you then, thanks!
Kerry – It is always about me you know. 🙂
Talentedapps – Going public is helpful, it keeps me honest. 🙂
Rachel – I know! I finished the training classes so now it’s all just review until the test.
March 15th, 2009 saat: 10:13 am
Woo hoo!
I took the SPHR (and passed too on the first time). Had great advice from a friend who took it too. Went through the test twice – had just enough time.
Annoyed me tho one of their ‘questions’ was wrong. Asked about contractors and every answer had the word ’employee’ in it. I am sure that was one of their trial questions but where was the proof reader on it? I had some nice choice words for them in the comment section. 😉
March 20th, 2009 saat: 3:20 pm
HR Maven – Nice! I’ve heard the questions are a little political as in reflecting the actions they advise, not necessarily what someone might do in a normal situation.