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HR Certification Study Group. Fall 2013. Agenda. The Exam Evaluations Practice-Test. Application Status/Scheduling. Check status online Approved – email notification Authorization to Test (ATT) letter Schedule your exam Dec 1 to January 30 , 2013 Reschedule Cancel. Testing Centers.
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HR Certification Study Group Fall 2013
Agenda • The Exam • Evaluations • Practice-Test
Application Status/Scheduling • Check status online • Approved – email notification • Authorization to Test (ATT) letter • Schedule your exam • Dec1 to January 30, 2013 • Reschedule • Cancel
Testing Centers • Prometric Testing Centers • www.prometric.com/hrci • 800-467-9582 • Nebraska Testing Center Locations • Columbus, Lincoln, Kearney, Omaha, Scottsbluff • Other Close Testing Center Locations • Hays, KS or Sioux City, IA
Test Day • Must have photo ID to take test. • Must leave all personal items in a locker. • Dress comfortably. • Testing room is constantly monitored and may be video taped. • May take a bathroom break. • A marker and dry erase board is available.
The Exam Structure • 175 Questions (25 tested for future exams) • 3 hour time limit • Best answer format • Must think like SHRM (not the company you work for)
Test Taking Tips • Trust your first answer. • Try to answer the question before you read the answers on the test. • There is no pattern to the test (like choosing “c” when in doubt). • Eliminate the obvious wrong answers. • You can always mark a question and return to answer it at the end. • Don’t get hung up on a question – mark it and keep going through the other questions.
Passing the Exam • A standards-setting panel determines the passing score • Passing Score • Immediate preliminary score; official results a few weeks later
Acknowledging Newly Certified • Please let us know your preliminary results via email to: • Acknowledge your accomplishment • LHRMA meeting • LJS newspaper • Letter to supervisor if desired • Keep stats on the pass rate and success of our on-going study group.
Membership • SHRM (www.shrm.org) • Local SHRM Chapter • www.shrm-ne.orghas contact information for each local chapter • Benefits • Future recertification opportunities • Networking • Learning opportunities
Course Evaluations • Were handed out at the first session. • Give your honest evaluation of the session and instructor • Feedback used to continue to improve the study group
Individual Post-Test • Re-take the pre-test to measure your knowledge gains. • Another test will be made available on the LHRMA website to help you study. • Right before your exam you should be scoring 90% on practice exams.
Questions or Concerns? • Amy Spellman • amy.spellman@nebraska.gov • 402.471.5027 or 402.890.2969 • Joel Scherling • joel.scherling@nebraska.gov • 402.471.4736 or 402.525.4095