Hi Everyone,

I am recently retired from the military and have been interviewing for some HR positions. Most of what I did in the military is transferable but as you can imagine there are many laws that do not apply in the military. I have been brushing up on many employment laws and many other areas of HR but it seems the laws are the only area I am weak in.

My point to this message really is to ask about certification. To top off my military HR experience I want to get HR Certified. I have just received a study guide from SHRM and I do have some formal education in HR. How hard is the certification exam (for PHR)? can anyone recommend any study guides, and finally how important is certification? I have been offered a position without certification but regrettably turned it down for something better (which fell through). So I want to get certified but am looking for some guidance before I sign up for an exam.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ronald