The Great Certification Debate [N/A]
SHRM or PHR? Here’s my background:
I have my Bachelor’s and Master’s in HR Development
I completed an HR rotational program at a Fortune500 straight out of school then promoted to HR generalist, did that for a little over a year
became the Regional Recruiter for that Fortune500 company in the SE USA for 2.5 years
was dumb and moved into sales
left that company and went back into TA for another Fortune500
I’m once again to the point where I’m bored in TA because it’s the same conversations day-in and day-out. My partner and I are moving within the next two years so I’m using now to prep my resume. I understand the Master’s helps but I feel like I’m lacking and I know a cert is a great way to 1. Refresh my memory and 2. Challenge myself.
SHRM is money grabby but somehow feels more known. PHR feels more technically and can help me get back into a general HR role and maybe venture into risk/compliance (something I’m itching to try) but doesn’t feel as known. I would love to hear your thoughts on the certs, good and bad, and if you regret getting one.