So you think you are a qualified human resources practitioner?  Here are a few questions to ponder.  What makes a qualified professional Human Resources practitioner?  Would you go to a doctor that did not belong to the AMA?  Would you go to a lawyer that does not stay up to date on current laws? Would you hire an Architect without a license?  What credentials can an HR person have that demonstrates that they know what they are doing?  How can someone demonstrate their knowledge and experience?  Does experience trump education and if so how?  Why should an employer hire you over someone else?  What strategy have you taken to differentiate yourself  from other HR practitioners?  When you see someone with the initials SPHR, do you secretly think, "Wow they must be good test takers"?  LOL  Or, do you recognize that they successfully completed a four hour really difficult exam about the breadth and knowledge required to be an excellent HR practitioner?