PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Anne Bogardus
Publisher: Sybex
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 1117
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 1.4
ISBN: 0470050683
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.30076
EAN: 9780470050682
ASIN: 0470050683
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
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Product Description
Completely revised and enhanced for the new 2007 exams, this book enables you to validate your experience and skills as an HR professional with the industry-standard PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certifications from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). This comprehensive new edition of the top-selling PHR/SPHR Study Guide provides you expert preparation and review for these challenging exams as well as comprehensive coverage on labor relations, workforce planning, compensation, OSHA regulations.
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 Use of the PHR/SPHR Study Guide October 1, 2008
I did not review this study guide because I am not in an HR position. I learned that you need to have worked in an HR position for 2 years in order to take the PHR test. I didn't realize that when I purchased the book. I may be able to post it on E-bay.
Highly recommend for PHR September 14, 2008
A colleague of mine was taking a PHR class in New Jersey and her Instructor recommended this book. I could not afford the $1,000 for the class, so I bought the book and studied like mad three days before the exam. I used this as the main study guide with a 2001, yes, 2001 SHRM learning system. It is important to note that I also have more than 8 years of management experience in human resources, which I know helped me to pass the PHR last January.
This December I will embark upon the SPHR, but don't believe that I will use the same materials. I am researching other sources as I found the book lacking in terms of strategic planning for HRM.
 Highly recommend this book July 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was late signing up with the PHR exam and I didn't have a lot of study time by the time I received this book, like a month. I used this book as my only source of information (I did graduate with my Bachelors and have worked in Staffing/HR for 9 years) and passed on my first try. I was very nervous because I kept hearing that it's difficult to pass on the first time, but this book helped me out a lot. I would recommend this to any experienced professional that is taking their PHR, I don't know about the SPHR though.
VERY USEFUL STUDY TOOL! July 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just passed the PHR exam and this book was the only tool I used to study. However, I do not recommend using this as the only study tool. Further, I studied H. R. at UC Berkeley in CA (10 years ago)and this book taught me more. It was the main reason I passed and was put together to help you maintain critical info.
The Benefits / Compensation section was the most so dry. Yet, the rest was really interesting.
Keep in mind that the long and tough exam is situational. So they want the best answer; not just the right one. Therefore, I highly recommend it. Good luck to those who are planning to take it.
KB
A Good Resource July 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was extremely helpful in preparing me for my PHR exam. SHRM offers a lot of classes and expensive training options, but with my work experience and this book as a study guide, I was able to successfully pass the exam on my first try. If nothing else, it's a good, inexpensive reference tool that I've utilized on many occasions.
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