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It hasn’t made a diffference in my career. I’m able to articulate the importance of either and there isn’t a real advantage of one over the other in my opinion. They are both pretty widely recognized but you may find that an employer would prefer one over the other, in which case, make them pay for it!
I second this! You could see which one your employer prefers and see if there is a reimbursement program for it.
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I am certified, many larger employers require a certification, but they generally don’t specify SHRM or HRCI. I agree, that it set me apart from others. The tests are not “easy” and employers recognize that it’s takes experience and skills to pass. Cost wise it’s cheaper than a MS, but a degree holds more weight, in my opinion. I also have a Masters degree in Human Resources, and I get more ppl impressed with my degree than certs.
If the employer is looking for certification it doesn't matter where it's from just that you have it. I personally prefer SHRM, local chapters are extremely helpful!
I didn't even realize that HRCI didn't have this feature. I would say that is the biggest difference, right? So, basically, it may depend on your location as to which one you prefer.
I don't think either make a difference. Certs can help you gain traction in the job hunt, but if you're not going to be a generalist then it doesn't matter. You stand to gain more by pursuing your masters and then taking one of the certs after if you feel you still need it.
Yeah I personally am not getting a masters paying thousands when I get relatively the same affect getting SPHR for a few hundred
Following, because I don’t know the difference or why a company might prefer one or the other. I know why I got one and not the other, and that was because the PHR was employer funded. Is there a business justification for the preference? Looking forward to the answers.
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Like most certifications they just let people know that you have a certain standard of knowledge in that area. It helped me with standing out for my current position but I believe either would. Certifications can help in the short term but continuing education is what will benefit you in the long run. I got my SHRM based on the opportunity at the time. Neither one could hurt.
I asked my boss a few weeks ago which one she preferred because she had both, and she strongly suggested the SHRM-CP. According to my casual job searches, many higher level HR roles include them as recommended or essential.
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I agree with those that stated that it doesn't really matter which one. PHR was harder for me than SHRM-SCP was, but I also took PHR earlier in my career to get a leg up in my job search. SHRM-SCP I took recently and it hasn't "helped" my career so far. It was more of a personal goal, to have a senior cert.