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PHR / SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide

Description

More than 80,000 HR professionals having earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and another 20,000 are expected to take the exam in 2009. This complete update of the bestselling guide to HR certification contains additional coverage of new HR policies and standards, as well as updated practice exam questions and real world scenarios. Key topics include strategic management, workforce planning and employment, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The CD-ROM contains two bonus exams (one each for PHR and SPHR) as well as flashcards and an electronic book.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Reviews

Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-02-02
Summary: "Great help, but not to be used alone...."

Really liked this book...I used 3 study guides to earn my PHR. Best part of this one- the laws were really laid out thoroughly whereas the other two skimmed the "important parts" to remember. The best way to remember for me was to know the whole story.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-01-31
Summary: "Good as a secondary study resource and overview of HR BOK"

I definitely recommend this book but not as a primary study tool. I purchased it along with the 900 Sample Test Guide. The book is not the most comfortable to carry around so the CD E-book that comes with it was a tremendous help. I was able to print out the sections I needed or just read the pages on my laptop. Also I really liked how the book is sectioned for each area of the HRCI BOK so you can pick the sections to focus on. I took the SPHR exam this month and passed so this book was worth the purchase.

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Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-01-27
Summary: "Okay as secondary source."

I took the PHR last week and passed. I self-studed and relied primarily on PHR Exam Prep by Cathy Lee Gibson and then reviewed my weaker areas by reading specific chapters of PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide by Anne M. Bogardus.

I actually bought Bogardus' book first but found that it was written in a very boring manner. I was not particularly impressed with the format and chapter organization. Then I bought Gibson's book and was much more satisifed all around.

However, I do think that Bogardus book provides good material. I used this as a secondary source. The book also comes with a great CD that provides practice exam questions.

Good luck! I studied a solid 4 months.... they recommend at least 3 months of prep work.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-01-22
Summary: "Great resource!"

I had purchased the SHRM Learning System and taken a class but if I had not purchased this book I would not have passed the PHR test.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-12-10
Summary: "Great book for PHR prep"

This book helped me pass the PHR. It covered most of the material that was on my actual exam in 12/09. The CD was a great help in reviewing, too. The material has a few typos and topics not covered that were on the test, so I recommend combining it with other study aides.