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Publicize Your Certification
Sample Press Release (PHR/SPHR)
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If you have recently passed the PHR or SPHR certification exam, you can let your community know about your accomplishment by contacting local media, such as your town newspaper. Here is a sample press release you can adapt to fit your needs.
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(Name) EARNS CERTIFICATION AS A
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PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
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SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
(City of origin), (Date) -- (Name, Title, Organization) recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that (Name) possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field.
"Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession," said Susan Meisinger, SPHR, President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRCI awards two levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards. |
Sample Press Release (GPHR)
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If you have recently passed the GPHR certification exam, you can let your community know about your accomplishment by contacting local media, such as your town newspaper. Here is a sample press release you can adapt to fit your needs.
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(Name) EARNS CERTIFICATION AS A
GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
(City of origin), (Date) -- (Name, Title, Organization) recently earned certification as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).
The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that (Name) possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in international human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field. HRCI awards two other levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
“Today, more than 80,000 HR professionals hold a certification from HRCI which demonstrates a mastery of key HR principles,” said HRCI Executive Director Cornelia Springer, CAE.
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. HRCI’s purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards. |
Sample Press Release California
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If you have recently passed the California certification exam, you can let your community know about your accomplishment by contacting local media, such as your town newspaper. Here is a sample press release you can adapt to fit your needs.
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(NAME) EARNS THE CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION IN
HUMAN RESOURCES
(City of origin), (Date) -- (Name, Title, Organization) recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (PHR-CA) or Senior Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (SPHR-CA).
The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that (Name) possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience that is necessary to pass a rigorous examination on the human resources body of knowledge in the state of California. The exam covers such workplace issues as compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; leaves of absence and workers’ compensation; and workplace health, safety and security concerns.
“As the HR profession continues to evolve and HR professionals are taking on broader and more strategic responsibilities, tens of thousands of practitioners are turning to certification to demonstrate to themselves and their employer that they’ve mastered a core set of HR principles,” said Cornelia Springer, CAE, Executive Director of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). HRCI awards a single level California certification that is added to a certificant’s existing PHR or SPHR certification. Those successfully acquiring the California certification add “CA” to the designation (for example “PHR-CA”).
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a solid background of professional human resource experience in the state of California. |
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Press Release/Students Passing Exam
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FOR STUDENTS PASSING THE EXAM
If you are a student or recent graduate who has recently passed the PHR certification exam, let local media (such as your student newspaper) know about your accomplishment. Here's a sample press release you can adapt for your needs:
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(Name) PASSES
HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE EXAM
(City of origin), (Date) -- (Name) recently passed the Human Resource Certification Institute's Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam.
(Name) is/will be a (month/year) graduate of (university/ college), with a major in (major).
HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.
There are two examination levels -- the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with an operational/technical focus, and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with more of a strategic/ policy focus. Passing the certification exam shows that an individual has mastered the human resource body of knowledge. Both exams have experience requirements.
Students may take the PHR exam up to 12 months before their graduation date, and recent graduates may take the exam no later than one year after their graduation date. Students and recent graduates then have five years from the date of passing the exam to accumulate the exempt-level experience requirements. |
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