1. Buy SHRM Learning system. It is the best investment one can make for phr/sphr exam. It will pay off with great results. Read each module at least 3 times (total).
2. Re-read the key areas (highlighted in each module).
3. Try to get hold of a many practice tests as possible. The more practice tests you will solve the more clear the concepts will be. Practice tests will throw light on weaker issues and you will study those issues again to clear the concept. You will try to relate th question with correct answer mentioned. With each and every practice test you will turn more confident. You will get such practice tests in yahoogroups, old email threads. Try to download them from yahoogroups. Solve each and every practice test atleast twice.
4. Focus on topics based on their weightage. Cover the topics with high weightage first.
5. Try to join as many yahoogroups (phr/sphr) as possible. If you have any query, you can just send an email on such yahoogroups. There would be many people to respond back. Few of them would act like a mentor, would guide you throughout. This is my personal experience.
6. Do the study questions in the SPHR/PHR Preparation Book. They are the closest realistic questions that will be on the exam
7. Review the question tips in the Preparation Book. One key tip is to re-read each question. It allows you to process the information in the question without a rushed response.
8. Use the LearnSHRM site to answer as many questions as possible. If you get through all 1095 of the final review questions, you have a very high chance of passing the exam.
9. Take the full 4 hours to do your exam. No matter if you finish early and review all your marked questions, still review all other questions and use the time given
10. Take a 3-5 minute break midway through the exam. You will need to clear your head and refocus. Deep breaths, meditation, prayer, etc. Anything that will help you relax
11. I do not recommend heavy studying the day before or day of exam. Quickly review key areas the day before, you will need a good night's sleep and a good breakfast on the day of.
12. Remind yourself to stay focused on the exam when you're in the exam. Many times your mind will stray and you will fixate on one question. Mentally and physically move on to the other question
13. Be confident. You have prepared, now it is time to dominate the test. Your confidence will help you be sure of your answers.

Wish you luck.

Thanks,
Leena

I took my PHR last year, I went to a local University for a 10 week course, had a study group which me met twice a week and I did not pass the test.  I am reconsidering taking it again, where can I get the Anne M Bogardus study guide ?

I took my PHR last year, I went to a local University for a 10 week course, had a study group which me met twice a week and I did not pass the test.  I am reconsidering taking it again, where can I get the Anne M Bogardus study guide ?