Reddit reviews PHR / SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Deluxe Study Guide

I've read some threads, many recommend the following book: Reed/Bogardus PHR Study Guide
 
I would search through some of the previous threads for more advice.
https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/comments/1kxykw/phr_study_options_and_personal_experience/
 
https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/comments/71ssqj/affordable_good_phrsphr_study_materials_andor/

This is a great book -- PHR book by Ann Bogardus. I used it to study for the SHRM-CP and PHR, and didn't fail me!! There's an updated version for 2019. Good luck!


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119068134/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Getting the PHR certification is definitely worth it. You need to review the requirements to find out which one you qualify to sit for: https://www.hrci.org/our-programs/which-certification-is-right-for-you

The jobs you hold don't help or hurt your chance of passing. You need to review the body of knowledge required for the exam in order to be prepared to pass it. Check out this book (https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Human-Resources-Certification-Deluxe/dp/1119068134/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E3ZQKV9CRWSB4ADQ78EV) and classes in your area if you need more structured learning tools.

I'm taking the aPHR in May as well. I'm only using this book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119068134/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=111828917X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=12Q4N2AD64PS3WSZHW0Y

considering it's really really meant for entry-level HR positions, I suspect it will be a very general test and probably won't be excessively detailed.

I'm planning on the SHRM-CP this summer as well. Can't take the PHR until next summer.

Best of luck!

I took the exam last spring and used three different books.

PHR/SPHR for Dummies - I did not use this as much as I used the books listed below.

PHR/SPHR Exam Study Guide 2016 - This was more of a summary of the areas covered. I got some good information out of it and it was a quick read.

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Deluxe Study Guide - This was the most thorough of the books I purchased and I'm confident I can use it for PHR exam too, without having to worry about buying additional study materials.

I don't remember too much about the exam, but I wish you the best of luck!

*Note: I made flashcards off of information from the books and used those to study, once I finished reading the books.