From the course: Certification Prep: Professional in Human Resources (PHR)®

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Plan your work, and work your plan

Plan your work, and work your plan

From the course: Certification Prep: Professional in Human Resources (PHR)®

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Plan your work, and work your plan

- You may be feeling overwhelmed by all the content you need to know to be prepared for the PHR exam. Take a moment and breathe. With a success mindset, you can achieve anything. In the words of Nelson Mandela, it always seems impossible until it's done. The best way to alleviate any anxiety is to be sure that you have a plan in place and stick to it. As you build your study plan, consider these factors. The PHR exam is based on HR best practices and labor laws. If you've spent your career in a single HR discipline, you may believe that you know it well. Take practice exams to challenge your assumptions. The practices and processes your company uses, while not illegal, may not be aligned to HR best practices. Next, prepare for the exam based on how you learn, not based on what others recommend. For example, if you're an auditory learner, watch videos, attend a live class and watch webcasts as a part of your preparation approach. If you're a visual learner, read articles and then…

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