Credit Checkers

Credit Checker Example

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.

• Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone.
• Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
• Examine city directories and public records to verify residence, property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
• Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers.
• Contact former employers and other acquaintances to verify applicants’ references, employment, health history, and social behavior.

When polled, Credit Checkers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

• Active Listening
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  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
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  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking
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  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension
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  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing
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  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Judgment and Decision Making
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  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Finance Manager
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• Loan Processor
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• Education Finance Processor

The salary for Credit Checkers ranges between about $26,540 and $59,270 a year.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• SAP