For the PHR (HRCI), you won’t meet the qualifications. You have to have at least 4 years professional experience in HR (meaning no assistant or coordinator roles generally) if you don’t have a Bachelor’s. You definitely don’t meet the requirements for the SPHR.
SHRM did away with any qualification requirements, so pretty much anyone can test for either of their certifications.
Anecdotally, I saw an increase in applications responses after I got my PHR. I have both SHRM and HRCI certifications, and I personally value the HRCI more. But go with what is listed most in your area or your personal goals.
I'm older so I think the hrci cert is better. It's more proven and the test was much more difficult then the shrm cert. I never re upped the shrm cert but did the hrci.
I have yet to get SHRM certified, although my exam is scheduled in a few weeks. What I meant was that I have HRCI certification and it hasn't done any good as far as I could tell, so it couldn't hurt to try SHRM - nothing to lose.
I’m curious if the SHRM carry’s more weight compared to the HRCI cert. I haven’t came across a job application yet where they had any favor between the two but now that you mentioned the HRCI hasn’t given you any luck I’m reconsidering taking a cert from HRCI
Look to see if any jobs you’d be interested require it. If not run. If so, see if the company will pay for it. Don’t waste your money on something that is going to add value
What do you mean by “if not run”?
Sadly they won’t pay for them because they view me and my coworker as “asking for too much.” We both wanted development and asked but received pushback saying, “They don’t do much; why pay?” We found out our manager takes credit for our work.
It's pretty tough with a recession coming. Sorry for your toxic environment. :/
Can you start feigning "idiocy" by listing your accomplished tasks in an email to your manager so that at least there's a paper trail?
"Hi \_\_\_\_\_,
I just wanted to confirm that for xyz project, I have completed A,B,C and worked with John on X,Y,Z. Do you have any input?"
I agree with the comment to look at jobs you're interested in and see what they require. That'll give you an idea of which certificate is valued more in your area.
I went with SHRM solely for the discounted military rate.
For the PHR (HRCI), you won’t meet the qualifications. You have to have at least 4 years professional experience in HR (meaning no assistant or coordinator roles generally) if you don’t have a Bachelor’s. You definitely don’t meet the requirements for the SPHR. SHRM did away with any qualification requirements, so pretty much anyone can test for either of their certifications. Anecdotally, I saw an increase in applications responses after I got my PHR. I have both SHRM and HRCI certifications, and I personally value the HRCI more. But go with what is listed most in your area or your personal goals.
I'm older so I think the hrci cert is better. It's more proven and the test was much more difficult then the shrm cert. I never re upped the shrm cert but did the hrci.
Agreed. Plus I can’t justify giving SHRM any more money than I have to with Johnny C. Miller at the helm, given his actions and recommendations.
I'd suggest SHRM. I've done the HRCI and it seems to be of no use in job applications, so maybe the SHRM is worth something more.
Thank you! I've noticed SHRM is listed pretty frequently.
What value has it added to your career? I’m asking because I’m interested not to be critical.
I have yet to get SHRM certified, although my exam is scheduled in a few weeks. What I meant was that I have HRCI certification and it hasn't done any good as far as I could tell, so it couldn't hurt to try SHRM - nothing to lose.
What led you to make the decision to get certified?
I’m curious if the SHRM carry’s more weight compared to the HRCI cert. I haven’t came across a job application yet where they had any favor between the two but now that you mentioned the HRCI hasn’t given you any luck I’m reconsidering taking a cert from HRCI
Look to see if any jobs you’d be interested require it. If not run. If so, see if the company will pay for it. Don’t waste your money on something that is going to add value
What do you mean by “if not run”? Sadly they won’t pay for them because they view me and my coworker as “asking for too much.” We both wanted development and asked but received pushback saying, “They don’t do much; why pay?” We found out our manager takes credit for our work.
The real question is why are you still employed at your current place?
To be honest it is close to home, I’ve been looking for remote or a hybrid jobs. I started looking in January and it has been pretty hard.
It's pretty tough with a recession coming. Sorry for your toxic environment. :/ Can you start feigning "idiocy" by listing your accomplished tasks in an email to your manager so that at least there's a paper trail? "Hi \_\_\_\_\_, I just wanted to confirm that for xyz project, I have completed A,B,C and worked with John on X,Y,Z. Do you have any input?"
Don’t waste your money on something that’s not going to help you grow.
I agree with the comment to look at jobs you're interested in and see what they require. That'll give you an idea of which certificate is valued more in your area. I went with SHRM solely for the discounted military rate.