2. Exam Preparation-Agenda
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
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3. Determine preparation method
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.
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4. Determine you comfort level
regarding each area
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
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5. Estimate your reading speed
Test yourself in the normal conditions
Helps you estimate the time needed to finish reading
the material.
Allocate time for making tests and reviews
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6. Create your study plan
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
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7. Study and practice questions
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
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8. Test your mastery of the BOK and
reinforce weak areas
Take the comprehensive exam at the end of the study
Focus on weakest areas
Solve questions more and more, again and again
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9. Prepare for the exam day
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
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10. Exam tips
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
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