10 Tips to help you study for your HR Exam

You are preparing to take your exam and you’re overwhelmed. I know.. We’ve been there and we get it. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you as you prepare to ace your exam!

• Be honest about your learning style 

Adult learning is very different from the way children learn. Many us of may learn better in person, many of us learn from self studying and some may learn by going at their own pace without instruction. Either way, be honest with yourself about how you best learn. This will increase your chances of success on this exam.

• Prepare in Advance 

Don't try to cram. Allow yourself 3-4 months to prepare for your exam. Cramming will cause you to feel overwhelmed and anxious. The average test taker studies for about 100 hours. 

• Check In 

If you have a study group or you are attending a weekly class, be sure to show up. You don't want to miss too many of these opportunities to connect.

• Take Practice Exams 

  The best way to cement your knowledge of the content is to take practice exams. You cannot skip out on these. Focus on those areas that you are not doing well in.

• Be flexible 

You will always have pressing priorities. Be gentle with yourself. Push your exam back if you need to but don't wait to late to test!

• Set the date 

I know this may sound contradictory to the previous tip but set the date! Schedule the exam. It is not real until you put a date on the calendar. Without the date, you are more likely to put off studying. 

• Allocate study time 

Put time on the calendar to study. Block out at least 1-2 hours each day to focus on your studies

• Diversity your studies 

Don't stick to reading every single day. Use your flashcards, audio watch videos, incorporate reading and take practice exams.

• Over communicate

Set out your expectations clearly with your family and friends about the need to study. This is critical.

• Set up a designated study area 

Set up a comfortable, well-lit area and designate it for work. Avoid working from the couch or bed - when it is time to relax your brain might find it hard to shut off work thoughts.

If you have tips that you’d like to share about studying best practices, please drop them in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you.