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Index
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting Started with the PHR/SPHR Exam
Chapter 1: Introducing the PHR/SPHR Exam: Just the Basics, Please
PHR or SPHR: Which Exam Is Right for You
Knowing What to Expect on the Exams
Preparing to Tackle the Exam
Tackling the 24 Hours before, during, and after the Exam
Examining the Core Subject Areas on the Exam
Remembering the Core Knowledge Requirements
Understanding That You Can’t Be Taught the Exam
Chapter 2: Preparing for the Exam
Considering Exam Weights by Functional Area
Practicing for Results
Building a Study Plan Strategy
Considering a Study Group: Yes or No?
Getting Your Employer To Pay For Certification
Chapter 3: Identifying the Question Types and Strategizing to Answer Them
Having a Plan to Answer the Questions
Interpreting the Content While Conquering the Form
Recognizing Special Circumstances
Chapter 4: Surviving Test Day
Leading Up: The Days before the Test
The Time Is Here: Exam Day
Remembering the ABCs of Exam Day
After the Test: What to Expect
Part II: Managing the Basics: Pre-Test Fundamentals
Chapter 5: Career Day: Life of a Certified HR Professional
Tracking Trends in Human Resources
Using the Statistics
Applying Your Knowledge on the Job
Chapter 6: Examining the Core Areas of Knowledge
Relating the Core Knowledge to Exam Objectives
Applying the Core Knowledge Requirements to Your Study Plan
Using the Core Knowledge to Study
Employing the Principles: Going Deeper
Part III: The Ins and Outs of the PHR/SPHR Exams
Chapter 7: The Key to Success: Business Management and Strategy (BMS)
Eyeing the BMS Exam Objectives
Focusing on What You Need to Know about BMS
Using the Internet for Additional Resources
Chapter 8: Perfecting Process: Workforce Planning and Employment
Noting What’s Important about WPE
Recognizing What Subjects to Study for WPE
Going Online for Additional Resources
Chapter 9: Sharpening Your Tools: Human Resource Development
Identifying What’s Essential About HRD
Examining What You Need to Know for the Exam Related to HRD
Surfing the Web for More Information
Chapter 10: Paying Your Dues: Compensation and Benefits
Identifying the Exam Objectives for C&B
Tackling the Key Points about C&B
Using the Internet for Additional Help
Chapter 11: Connecting the Dots: Employee and Labor Relations
Navigating ELR
Focusing on What the Exam Covers in ELR
Going Virtual for Additional Help
Chapter 12: Shrinking the Target: Risk Management
Noting What’s Important about Risk Management
Recognizing What the Exams Cover for This Objective
Using the Internet for More Resources
Part IV: Employing Your Knowledge: Practice Exams
Chapter 13: Facing the Challenge: PHR Practice Exam I
Chapter 14: Answers and Explanations to PHR Practice Exam I
Chapter 15: Using Your Skill Set: SPHR Practice Exam I
Chapter 16: Answers and Explanations to SPHR Practice Exam I
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten PHR/SPHR Exam Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Sitting for the Wrong Exam
Underestimating Exam Preparation Time
Unlearning State Specific Applications
Getting Tripped Up: The Perils of Overthinking
Playing the Guessing Game
Trusting Your Instinct
Changing Answers
Focusing Too Much on the Clock
Managing Distractions
Avoiding Mind Tricks
Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Study Tips for the Exam Bodies of Knowledge
Being Organized and Planning
Using Outlines
Going Online
Interviewing Subject Matter Experts
Presenting Unfamiliar Exam Objectives
Comparing HR Best Practices to Your Work Experience
Discerning Action Objectives from Knowledge Objectives
Space Practicing for Success
Knowing Where to Focus When Studying Labor Laws
Appendix: Federal Employment Law
About the Author
Cheat Sheet
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