Hello everyone,
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from outside the United States and I am planning my next educational step in the HR field. I am currently exploring professional certifications and academic credentials that are recognized in the U.S., such as PHR (HRCI) or an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources. Based on your experience, which option is better to start with, and where would you recommend pursuing it? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

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I had an MBA in my home country and I struggled to find any jobs in the United States. A lot of companies won't accept international degrees, even with equivalency. I ended up going back to get an MBA from an accredited online U.S. program, and employers started taking me seriously. It was tough because I had to work retail while I got it but eventually I found a job in the industry once I got my (second) degree.

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Short-term focus on PHR or SHRM-CP. Once you get HR experience in the US, then I might start the MBA. Best of luck!

I have seen PHR and SHRM carry weight, especially paired with experience. I would choose based on where you want to work long term.

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