Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC recently earned certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Mrs. Sellers possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field.

"Certification as a senior human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession," said Susan Meisinger, SPHR, President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRCI awards two levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Ms. Sellers has held the PHR designation since 1996.

To become certified, a human resource practitioner must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.

HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards. posted July 2007

Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting shares her recruiting and interviewing expertise in a February 2006 article published by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The article, entitled "Fear of the Firing Squad: How to Handle Panel Interviews" was written by Rebecca R. Hastings, online writer/editor for SHRM OnLine. It appears on the Member?s Only section of the SHRM HRCareers website.. National SHRM members may read the article through the following link: click here
In the article, Sellers discusses the preparation necessary for a candidate to successfully handle panel interviews. The composition of the panel, the types of questioned asked, and the techniques used in answering questions are addressed. Sellers emphasizes that forming a small group of peers to create a mock panel interview may assist candidates in gaining confidence and experience in order for them to excel in this interviewing format. Sellers is certified as a Professional in Human Resources through SHRM and has over twenty years of experience in human resources management. - posted February 2007

Sharon Sellers was recently nominated for the South Carolina Human Resources Professional of the Year Award, sponsored by the SC State Chamber of Commerce and the SC State SHRM Council. Sellers is president of SLS Consulting, a premier HR Services and Training firm headquartered in Summerville, SC. Fourteen other candidates were nominated across the state. The awards ceremony was held in Columbia on February 15, 2007. "Although I did not win the top award at the ceremony, I am extremely appreciative to have been nominated. The caliber of the HR professionals nominated was outstanding, and I am grateful to have been associated with so many people who share with me the passion of being in Human Resources," Sellers said.

"We were all told that every nominee should plan an acceptance speech in the chance that we would win the award. As I thought about this, and acceptance speeches in general, I realized that it is a shame that we wait until we win awards or achieve major milestones before we thank those who have helped us along the way. This thought process was really a 'wake up call' to be more communicative to those who have lent me a hand through my career and personal growth. There are so many people who have offered me support and motivation throughout my life and most of them probably have no idea what they have meant to me. My goal for 2007 is to make a point to thank them for their friendship." posted February 2007

Sharon Sellers was recently interviewed by Stephanie Overman, editor of Staffing Management Magazine, in a discussion of panel interviewing techniques. The article, "Multiple Choice," appears in the Jan-Mar 2007 issue of Staffing Management. posted January 2007