TY - JOUR
T1 - The Impact of Passing the Professional in Human Resources Exam on Early Career Success for Undergraduates Entering the Human Resource Field
AU - Lester, Scott W.
AU - Mencl, Jennifer
AU - Maranto, Cheryl
AU - Bourne, Kristina A.
AU - Keaveny, Timothy
PY - 2010/9
Y1 - 2010/9
N2 - This study investigates the impact of passing the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam on the early career success of recent college graduates. Data were gathered from alumni of three Midwestern universities who earned an undergraduate degree in business administration (i.e., BBA) with a major in human resources. The survey was designed to measure early career success indicators including finding a job in the HR field, starting salary, and number of promotions. Results reveal that the probability of one's first job after graduation being in human resources was significantly greater for those who had passed the PHR exam compared with those who did not pass or did not take the exam. Passing the PHR exam was not associated with significant differences in starting salary or early career promotions. Implications, study strengths and limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.
AB - This study investigates the impact of passing the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam on the early career success of recent college graduates. Data were gathered from alumni of three Midwestern universities who earned an undergraduate degree in business administration (i.e., BBA) with a major in human resources. The survey was designed to measure early career success indicators including finding a job in the HR field, starting salary, and number of promotions. Results reveal that the probability of one's first job after graduation being in human resources was significantly greater for those who had passed the PHR exam compared with those who did not pass or did not take the exam. Passing the PHR exam was not associated with significant differences in starting salary or early career promotions. Implications, study strengths and limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2010.00511.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2010.00511.x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77955767389
SN - 0965-075X
VL - 18
SP - 282
EP - 290
JO - International Journal of Selection and Assessment
JF - International Journal of Selection and Assessment
IS - 3
ER -