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tnvolgalcps
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I took the CPS exam in 1992, passing all 6 parts on the first try, recertified in 1997, working on my second recertification, and planning to take the CAP in November. I also have a college degree. So, what am I getting at? Continuing education, life-long learning, keeping up with the trends of the industry, and our profession.
I took the exam shortly after I finished my college degree and only studied those parts that I was not comfortable with...Business Law, Accounting, Economics. After passing the exam, I continued taking classes, attending seminars and workshops, etc., to go toward my recertification.
I guess it is a personal thing...do you want this certification or can you do without it? In my present job, I am the only CPS in the office. Prior to this, I worked in a university setting where 50% of the administrative staff had the CPS certification.
Did I mention that I live in Tennessee and that State of Tennessee employees (including higher education) with clerical designation receive an automatic, legislative-mandated, 9% salary increase upon passing the exam?
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