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Exam Preparation for SPHR/PHR

Roadmap Toward Success

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Determine exam level PHR-SHR Determine preparation method Determine you comfort level regarding each area Estimate your reading speed Create your study plan Study and practice questions Test your mastery of the BOK and reinforce weak

areas Prepare for the exam day Exam tips

Exam Preparation-Agenda

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Studying Self-study Study Groups Instructor-led classroom

Refer to “managing oneself” to understand your learning style.

Preparation Curriculum SHRM Learning system: most nominated and most

expensive. Ann Bogardus Preparation Book: Second preferred

resource for preparation. CD with computerized tests available. Very affordable price.

Determine preparation method

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Make the pretest before start preparation and estimate your level of comfort of each area of HR BOK.

Enables you to determine areas that need more focus

Determine you comfort level regarding each area

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Test yourself in the normal conditions Helps you estimate the time needed to finish

reading the material. Allocate time for making tests and reviews

Estimate your reading speed

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Be confident that you will pass. This is your ultimate objective.

Use your comfort levels and reading speed estimates.

Be realistic, and assertive. Create timetable and track progress Increase studying time gradually if you need

(small wins) Leave room for emergencies

Create your study plan

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Study the material according to the plan Manage your energy Solve the questions at the end of each chapter

and review all answers to strengthen and correct Review key definitions using flashcards Practice questions as much as you can Reschedule as necessary Do the case study, specially if you will set for

SPHR

Study and practice questions

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Take the comprehensive exam at the end of the study

Focus on weakest areas Solve questions more and more, again and

again

Test your mastery of the BOK and reinforce weak areas

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Stop studying couple of days before exam day Regulate your sleep Be confident of success, be optimistic Make sure to take a valid passport Know exactly where the testing center is located Take a chocolate bar, you may feel hungry during

the exam (3 hours) Report early to the testing center Take the exam tutorial

Prepare for the exam day

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Read each question thoroughly Identify the answer before choosing the answer Relax, breath deeply and don’t panic if your are

shocked by some questions Track your progress and budget your time Trust your first impression Avoid overanlysis Answer questions in order Use educated guess In uncertain, don’t waste time. Skip and return Review your answers before you submit

Exam tips

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