I wanna go with the other HR people. Don't leave meeeee!
As you may or may not know, I have my Professional in Human Resources certification exam coming up on the 31st. It’s crunch time and I’m starting to get antsy, nervous, and soiled under my arms. I know that’s too much information, but I wouldn’t have been able to convey my nervousness about the test without it. Damn. I can feel my gut rumbling like I need to…just kidding.
Anyway, I’m probably gonna end up with one post a week on TRSJ between now and then. Hopefully it’ll be more. Though with the way this studying’s going, I’m not gonna get my hopes up. Standardized tests have always bullied me into sneaking out the side door, so my angst is justified — in my head at least.
I’m more optimistic about this exam because I’m passionate about the content. But I keep having flashbacks to my SAT II Math test circa dinosaurs, where I walked out after ten minutes of staring at the bubble sheet and pondering what I really wanted from life. Engineering didn’t seem so sexy anymore and my icy palms agreed. I think that was the last time I took a true standardized test.
If things go well, I’ll talk about it here. Ehh, if things don’t go well, I’ll still talk about it here. I’m sure there will be some good lessons or stories out of the frenzied studying, the test, and getting my results right after I click submit. At least I won’t have to shiver and shake like I’m at the doctor’s office waiting to confirm if what WebMD said is true.
What a coincidence, my right leg is bouncing fast enough to shake a section of my living room floor. I’m gonna take a chill pill and listen to some Jason Mraz. If by chance you’ve taken the exam before and have some pointers, you know where to find me. I’ll give you my firstborn as a token of appreciation…for 15 seconds in the presence of my bodyguards, Bovice and Orpheus.
I’ll catch you on Thursday with my next post. I think you’ll enjoy.
Ride or Die Motivation and Leadership Theories,
Studying Slim
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Good luck on your exam!!
Slim! Slim! He’s the man. If he can’t do it, no one can! Best wishes on your exam!
I’ve have been there before, not with your exam but another that lasts three long days and makes you want to die. Best advice I have is to study diligently as it approaches and envision yourself receiving a passing score. Once or twice a day just take a few minutes to take your mind there, see yourself clicking the button (or whatever), feel all the positive emotions that come with passing. Imagine the moment you tell others you passed. See it as a given, and it will happen! Good Luck!
All the best, Slim; you can do it!
You will do great! Stay motivated!
Good luck Slimmy! You can do it! *Waterboy voice*
Thanks for the support folks! #hustles
Good luck!
What works for me: getting some sleep and always keeping my study materials with me (so I can whip them out randomly).
May the force be with you
It’s my first time here, but I’m already encouraged by your focus on this goal. You’ll do fine, and success is imminent! Already looking forward to your “victory post,” so let’s chill the bubbly and get the glasses ready for the toast!
Thanks for dropping by and glad you took something away from the post. Also appreciate the inspirational words. I need to get these glasses ready!
Hello-
I have took the exam 2 years ago and I feel your pain…but it’s worth it! Advanced my career and was the best feeling when that little computer screen said PASSED! Best of luck. Bring ear plugs, dress comfortable, take as many practice tests as you can today, get a good night sleep AND read the instructions before taking the test. I wished I would have done that the first time I took it.