PHR Exam Prep: Professional Human Resources [With CDROM]

by Cathy Lee Gibson

Book Overview

PHR Exam Prep Second Edition Professional in Human Resources Cathy Lee Gibson, SPHR, MBA COMPREHENSIVE Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests Prepare with a comprehensive practice test... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789736772
• ISBN13: 9780789736772
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Length: 699 Pages
• Weight: 3.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

This is the book you need to get ready. The exam alerts are great and it clearly tells you were you need to get additional information. Great Read, not boring!

Excellent!

This book is excellent, it hits all key points for the PHR Exam. It would be very useful for someone that does not have a HR degree or it has been a while since you graduated from college. Also, if you do have a HR degree and recently graduated from college, it is a great review tool. Even though I have a Bachelors in Business Administration, and recently graduated, I learned new information about HR! Plus, you cannot beat the price!

An exellent resource

This book is an excellent resource for preparing for the PHR exam. I would not count on using it exclusively, but when combined with other available resources, it has much to offer in exam preparation. Not only does the book provide a great deal of human resources information, it also provides tips for studying, preparing, as well as many practice questions to let you know you where you need extra effort. I know this book helped me in passing my exam.

All You Need to Pass the Test

The practice of Human Resources has changed dramatically over the past few years. New laws and court cases have dramatically changed not only how you act in an HR position, but even how you think. In part the Professional in Human Resources is a direct result of these changes. Instead of simply appointing someone to be in charge of HR, companies are now looking for professionals to starff the department. The PHR test is one result. Having passed the test is a clear indication to an employer that the job candidate has treated this as a profession, not just a job. The PHR test is, when it comes right down to it, a test, a written test. There are 225 multiple choice questions with four choices each. The test is designed to measure your underlying knowledge and your ability to apply that knowledge to practical situations. But above all else, it is a test, and in part is measuring your ability to pass a test without freezing up and to understand how tests are written. This book is, in turn, designed to help you pass the test. It contains sample tests to show you the format and style you will be seeing. It contains questions of the same type as on the real test to show you the kind and depth of material you need to know. It has a CD-ROM with a sample test that gives detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers. This book, diligently applied, will enable you to pass the test.

An Excellent, "Must Have" Resource!

This is an excellent, "must-have" resource for anyone preparing to sit for the PHR certification exam. In addition to being well written and logically organized, it is authored by none other than Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Director of Human Resources Management Programs, Ms. Cathy Lee Gibson, SPHR. Ms. Gibson's down-to-earth and practical preparation approach will assist PHR test candidates in not only building a comprehensive knowledge base but in acquiring the confidence they will need to achieve a successful outcome. Whether a seasoned human resources professional or someone fairly new to the field, why not enhance your potential for success by enlisting Ms. Gibson to serve as your personal PHR testing coach? As an attorney who has successfully passed bar examinations in multiple state jurisdictions, I can attest to the subject-matter mastery and confidence derived from appropriate study-preparation and test-taking strategies. Ms. Gibson's comprehensive book serves both of these objectives equally well. Blending both her practical human resources executive experience of more than 20 years in both the private- and public-sectors with the highest academic standards of her Ivy League University employment background, Ms. Gibson is uniquely qualified to assist PHR test candidates prepare for certification. Some of the "features" offered by Ms. Gibson in her book include "exam alerts." These are particularly helpful in assisting PHR test candidates to focus on those concepts, terms and activities that will most likely appear on the PHR exam. Additionally, Ms. Gibson's book is filled with the following useful and practical tools: · chapter summaries · key terms · chapter summaries · review questions · exercises designed to reinforce instructional concepts · suggested readings and resources · review-exam answers and explanations · study and exam tips · "fast facts" covering key points · extensive glossary · practice exam · quick-reference objectives for easily and quickly finding subjects you want to see immediately Simply stated, don't pass up this opportunity to partner with Ms. Gibson as you prepare for your PHR certification. Her knowledge and expertise will help you to advance your professional career to the next level of excellence!