Credit Checkers

Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone or write to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.

Median Annual Wage: $34,550

Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)

Related Job Titles: Credit Manager; Credit Administrator; Credit Representative; Credit Processor; Credit Investigator; Commercial Credit Reviewer; Commercial Loan Reviewer

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Credit Checkers.

More Office and Administrative Support Careers

  • Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
  • Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
  • Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
  • Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Credit Checkers.

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Credit Checkers.

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