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What to Do When You Don’t Pass Your CEBS Exam

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

24 Sep 201913 Apr 2021

Attempting something challenging and worthwhile takes a lot of courage. From the onset, you’re taking a risk. There’s a chance you might fail, but even if that happens, you know that you’ll grow on your journey. You’re dedicated and determined. You set out to achieve a […]

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7 Fail-Proof Studying Tips for a CEBS Exam*

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

25 Jun 201906 Nov 2019

I’m not the analytical type. I thrive on sensory learning cues—Smells, textures and colors inform my decision on how much oregano to add to my marinara sauce, not a measuring spoon. Much to my chagrin, the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist® (CEBS®) study […]

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Rule CEBS Exam Day

Rachel Oliver

14 May 201913 May 2019

I had the day circled on my calendar for quite a while before it arrived. Midday is my time of choice and preferably a Monday so I’m fresh off a weekend of prep. CEBS® exam day has arrived. Now, I’ve taken several […]

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25 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS—Straight From Your Peers

Staff

15 Jan 201915 Jan 2019

When’s the last time you made a purchase without checking first to see what others had to say about the product? From a small purchase like a new pair of shoes to planning a big vacation—reading reviews from others has become a […]

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CEBS—Graduating Is Just the Beginning

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

01 Aug 201806 Aug 2018

After a winter of hitting the books, I completed the CEBS program in March 2017. I couldn’t have been happier to see the “pass” notification on the computer screen after taking my last exam! After a few weeks of elation, celebration and binge-watching […]

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All I Want for Christmas Is My CEBS

Teri Dougherty, CEBS

15 Dec 201719 Dec 2017

A couple of months ago, I found myself humming, “All I want for Christmas is my C-E-B-S . . . my C-E-B-S . . . my C-E-B-S . . . .” When the new Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) program arrived earlier […]

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The New CEBS: It’s Here and I’m All In

Rachel Oliver

18 Aug 201718 Aug 2017

August. What? Where has the summer gone? I’m sure you’ll agree that it has flown by and now we are staring squarely at September and the start of all things fall. School for the kids. Packing up the shorts until next year. […]

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The New CEBS Has Arrived

Staff

27 Apr 201730 May 2017

Sometimes, making a change is an easy decision. Flat tire? Change it. Wallpaper hanging in your living room since 1983? It’s time. Change it. Most changes demand much more deliberation. When it came to considering a change for the Certified Employee Benefit […]

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Winter is the Perfect Time to CEBS!

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

05 Jan 201730 Jan 2019

Brookfield, Wisconsin, the home of the International Foundation, is a place that truly presents four seasons of weather in all of their contrasting splendor. Colorful fall is out and blustery winter is in. We had our first “polar vortex” subzero temperature plunge […]

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Share Your Love of the Benefits Profession

Staff

30 Aug 201630 May 2017

Shortly after having my first son, I signed up for an infant massage class. (Because with that firstborn, you do such things.) We met weekly with our babies for some instruction and hands-on practice. I signed up for the class to work […]