Financial Services
Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit.
Credit Checkers
Average
$41,530
ANNUAL
$19.96
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,210
ANNUAL
$13.08
HOURLY
Mid Level
$45,510
ANNUAL
$21.88
HOURLY
Expert Level
$63,810
ANNUAL
$30.68
HOURLY
Credit Checkers
400
Projected job openings through 2028
Credit Checkers
Degree Recommendations
Credit Checkers
01
Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
02
Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
03
Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
04
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers.
05
Contact former employers and other acquaintances to verify applicants' references, employment, health history, and social behavior.
06
Examine city directories and public records to verify residence property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
07
Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone.
Credit Checkers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
Financial Services
Not sure where to begin?
Career Exploration
