I am taking the PHR for the first time next month. Looking for tips/strategy for studying!

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Highly recommend getting a study group or partner to keep you accountable if you can

like

I highly recommend doing some practical exercises. Flashcards are great also. Best of luck!

Related Posts

Is an MBA really worth it for a career pivot?

like

I’m looking to carve out my career in HR. I have 2 years in a dedicated HR Coordinator role (essentially with Generalist duties) and 5+ years in senior level hospitality management. I’m interested in getting my PHR or getting a certificate in data analytics with business/HR focus. Thoughts on next steps?

like

I’m in a rather peculiar situation. I have been in the HR field going on 4 years, I have over 11 years of management experience, I got my PHR last year and I recently graduated with my MBA with a concentration in HR this month. I am ready for a more challenging role. However, there doesn’t seem to be much available at my current company. However, I am going on 5 months pregnant with the expectation of being out in October. I feel like once I mentioned my pregnancy I was in a holding pattern.

like

Has anyone in management consulting taken Day 1 CPT program after an MBA? What school / program did you go for, and were you able to convert to h1b successfully?

like

I had my PHR back in early 2000, then made a career change to a paramedic (I know, right). I called SHRM and they said I'm eligible to test again even though I only currently have 1.5 yrs of HR.

I purchased the online study guide and it seems that HR has gone in a completely different direction - more operations related than employee relations etc.

Did anyone find this online training to be helpful? I test in July, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks - lauren

like

Is there any difference in prestige of a 1 year MBA vs 2 year?

like

Is it worth it to get a professional certification like SHRM/PHR? Not many of my colleagues have one and it’s not a requirement for my role, but I’m curious if it’s worth it in the long run

like

Anyone have any experience with working full time and completing a full-time MBA? Is it possible? If so, any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Should an employment lawyer consider getting a PHR/SPHR certificate? Is it worthwhile?
A lot of in house opportunities seem to be looking for them

like

What’s up with the Harvard / Stanford or bust mentality here with MBA applicants? Lots of excellent schools in the top 10. Don’t see how Booth or Columbia would give you substantially different outcomes unless niche PE roles.

like

What does your process look like for evaluating a potential MBA program? Other than employment reports?

like

Anyone who has done evening/weekend MBA from Kellogg’s Chicago… would like to know how taxing was the schedule and how it helped in career.

like

I just recently promoted to HR assistant manager. I have my PHR and working towards my SPHR. I am the lowest paid employee in the depth. We have a senior specialist and a general specialist both make more than I do. They have been employed longer with the company. What is your advice on this issue?

like

Anyone going to the National Black MBA conference this year in Chicago? It’s in September.

like

Thoughts on Masters in Environmental Management programs? UCSB, Yale, etc.

I have a non-technical degree (Bachelor of Arts) and have been in management consulting at a Big 4 the last 5 years. I want to pivot my career to do something more meaningful - make a positive impact in the world, rather than continuing to help rich corporations get richer.

Thinking that doing a Masters will help arm myself with environmental / sustainability knowledge and a network.

like

What are you all doing to upskill as the geniuses in AI development fast track our demise? Any plans? I constantly fantasize about going back to school and going down a comp sci path maybe even PhD

like

Looking for HCM/Org dev positions in SF. Not currently in consulting industry but have strong business transformation project background and seeking masters in HCM/HR. Willing to chat or get any advice on how to find a good fit!

like

I have 16 months of experience in ZS. Should I go for CAT?. Doing an MBA will add value?

I am a Tech Consulting Senior at PwC but my primary skill set has been in consumer and retail advanced analytics 5 yrs exp and I have a masters in the same. How should I go about moving to MBB. I am working on data management technologies and its not my thing. Not willing to go the MBA route. Any suggestions on how I can make the leap.

like

Any current MBA students on here? Any wisdom/things you wish you knew before starting??

More Posts

How’s everyone doing in this bowl?

I got an email stating stage1 of people screening is completed but when i logged in hireright portal it is showing in progress.

What does that mean? Whether my stage1 is sucessfull or not. If it is sucessful then in hireright portal why it is showing in progress?

like

Hi Sharks, Any idea in how many hrs we will be able to login with credentials after joining wipro?Wipro

How do you transfer files to your personal devices for your portfolio with strict company IT?

like

How is the job security in @Capco.@Capco

like

Hello friends, can any one comment about how is work life balance, employee benefits like Insurance, bonus in BA Continuum?

like

Hi All,
Can anybody clarify what is non promotion eligible (non PE) SO ? Can they really stop your promotion just because you are tagged in a non PE SO ?

like

Who is buying & what coins?? Also any alts worth looking at - looking at long term, 2-5 yrs.. planning to invest ~20k

like

Does anyone need referrals in Infosys. Inbox me
Please share your profile, location preferences and date of birth

like

I've been working at the same advertising agency for seven years. My boss just quit to join the competition. Thinking of following her, does anyone have experience switching companies like this?

like

Hello sharks, Please help, how's DXC Technology in terms of Work Life Balance and Job security ? DXC Technology

like

My hair and makeup artist just backed out for my June wedding in upstate New York. Any nyc or Catskills based recos? Clearly I’m about to be desperate as hell

like

5/24/22 checkin thread! What are you all up to today?

likeuplifting

Tips on how to deal with my direct report, the CMO, that won't honor the bonus structure in my offer letter? Over the last 2 months he's come to me with 2 re-negotiations, both lower than the original. I've countered saying I'll accept a lower bonus structure if my base is raised. Not sure who else in the company is involved/aware - he's my only point of contact. I'm 6 mths into the job and enjoy it, but this is a major red flag. Should I find a new job or hold my ground and see what happens?

like

CPA and accounting manager in financial services. I’m thinking of taking on the finance extension at UCLA. Does this make sense for my situation? I’m looking to make CFO someday of an investment company.

like

EY GDS India tells me they're processing my movement to EY GDS Poland. How can I make sure this is not a bluff? What are the chances that this is definitely happening? Has anyone else gone through the same thing?

likehelpful

What would be the salary for tech training developer at NielsenIQ Chennai office?

like

Am i being underpaid? I’m making 85k base as a specialty sales rep for a pharma company. i’ve got 4 yes sales experience, 1 yr in pharma specifically

like

Additional Posts in Human Resources

For those working in manufacturing, do you use a selection assessment for hiring production employees? If yes, which assessment? Pros and cons? Do you believe they add value and improving your quality of hire?

like

Hi ! I am looking for any referrals for any Fully remote, Entry Level to Mid Level Human Resources positions. I have 2+ years of experience and a BBA looking to start ASAP. Thank you

likesmarthelpful

I'm looking for an an automated callout platform. Does anyone here have a recommendation?

Does anyone have advice or suggestions or info on starting New Hire Surveys?

like

I make $400k TC AMA

likefunny

I just logged in for open enrollment and see that my benefit costs are increasing quite a bit. Family of 4 - medical/dental/vision will be about $345/pay period plus whatever I contribute to my HSA. Is this the norm now or is this way too much? We are also on an income based rate plan and I recently crossed into the bottom of the most expensive tier so it’s an even bigger hit over the normal YoY increase.

the new GM SuccessFactors NA who is now touting the importance of DE&I at SAP is the same person that while at Oracle stood in front of 2000 Oracle employees and made a very derogatory comment about the LBGT community.

like

Hello fellow HR pros! I really need your opinions on HR certifications. I am deciding between PHR and SHRM-cp. I have read just about all there is online comparing the two and can not decide. My heart is telling me PHR, my mother in law (an HRBP) is telling me to go with SHRM, as it’s more widely recognized, more established and a larger network in general. I work for a 350~ company who is growing rapidly through M&A. Passions/interests are compliance, strategic vision, M&A, branding and culture

like

Cocreation is something I as a customer like very much. Especially when you can give input, discuss and it gets implemented or taken into account. I was wondering: how do you create a Cocreation community that gathers regularly? Do you have multiple groups? How do you manage them al if you’re a small company?

I’m an HR Manager for a small (41 employee) company in Chicago. I make $70,000 a year no bonuses. I’m SHRM-CP and PHR certified with four years experience and a masters in HR. Am I underpaid?

like

Does anyone have a range of salary a HR professional with 5 yrs plus get in london area?

Skills cover across career management, HRBP and comp and ben.

My company is in need of a update online, could use your opinions! We need to better showcase our culture (caring, supportive, fun, intelligent IT industry leaders) as well as diversity. We are predominantly white still but making strides to improve here. What’s the best way to approach? I don’t want to seem disingenuous or that we are singling out our diverse employees (asking for photos). We have a remote and on-site workforce about 350+ EEs. Non white EEs make up about 35% of the company rn.

like

Has anyone been termed for performance?

Question: can a company reverse employee contracts so that overtime will no longer be offered? Is there any way to combat a decision like this when the contract signed included this?

like

Hoping to get my PHR in the next year or so. Outside of employer reimbursement, are there other opportunities for this to get funded? I know SHRM Foundation offers scholarships for the CP, but I am looking for PHR specific help. Thank you! :)

I have been an HR assistant for 2 years in the public sector 80% staffing 20% recruiting, I want to break out into the private sector and have 5+ interviews but never seen grab there attention. Recruiters have told me that I interview well, Any Advice?? I have also gotten a Hr management Cert and working on my PHR.

like

Does anyone know of any companies really winning with low attrition rates right now? I'd love to understand more of their culture, offerings and org structure. Every article says the same things that we've been hearing for the last year. I'm looking for a little more substance and companies that have solved for this (besides throwing crazy offers out to employees and candidates) thanks in advance!

like

Does anyone have a template to poll a TA team on time in task? Trying to evaluate how much time a team spends on Admin duties.

like

I've been in PeopleOps (mostly focused on TA Ops) for over 9 years now. I've somehow gotten by without a degree in HR or a certification, but would like to get some more education to continue to advance my career. What are your thoughts on PHR vs SPHR vs SHRM for someone with my years of experience and current role as a manager?

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal