Credit check in order to get a job?

Question

what do you think of a potential employer doing a credit check?
Even if the the job does not involve handling money. Although I fail to see how someone's credit rating automatically makes them a potential criminal.

Answer 1

I had an employer who wanted to do that to me before as part of the screening process, which was not okay. Once they offered me the job, it would be fine (since I would be the assistant controller, which is a corporate accountant). It makes absolutely no sense to screen based on that, so I'd ask their reasoning.

I don't think it's a valid screening process because they either find out a score (or three), and other people can affect your credit ... they won't know if it's not that high because you don't have much history, or what if you had a divorce and that ruined your credit? If they get a full report, then they find out a lot more about you personally, about your spending and debts that is not really their business. You do not need to disclose martial status, if you have been divorced, and other such things, including debts. It is outrageous that someone would not get a job because they have poor credit ... what if it was terrible and has been on the mend?

I foresee laws being put in place in the future that prevent employers screening applicants based on credit scores when they are not in a credit-consulting or financial planning position. I think this will happen in employee-friendly states, and may already be that way in some, but none I know of.

Also, people who steal may have good credit because they have the extra money to pay their debts on time ...

Answer 2

You cant blag your way out of it, the exams they do are too complete and whether you provide some form of fake information this might recommend the examine will strengthen no longer something in any respect, the employer will smell a rat and you is surely no longer employed. what's the job you will do no remember if that's FSA regulated then they only could coach you're no longer bankrupt. while you're coping with clientele of their properties then it completely relies upon on what you criminal record is, is it spent, how earlier replaced into it. Be thoroughly in strengthen with the agency, tell them each and everything(they'll locate out besides) and take you opportunities. no remember if that's a no... decide for a job in a various ecosystem till your funds are in greater advantageous shape.

Answer 3

Your credit rating says a lot about your judgement, self-discipline level, and maturity. I can't think of a better tool, short of the interview itself, to evaluate a potential employer.

That being said, I think interviewers should allow applicants a chance to explain a poor credit rating.

Answer 4

Your credit history says a lot about how responsible you are. It's not just about handling money. Think about it from the employer's perspective. If you were interviewing two people who were dead even in every other aspect, but one has been in collections and in a ton of debt, and the other has a clean credit history, which one would you hire, honestly?

Answer 5

It's a clue into what kind of person that is. Can they handle responsibility, budget their resources, are they dependable, etc. It should not be a sole deciding factor, but it acceptable that it plays a role.

Answer 6

Unless your job directly involves handling money it's an invasion of privacy!

Answer 7

Nothing to do with being a criminal (that would be a criminal check).
more to do with responsibility, which may be why you fail to see the connection

Answer 8

Yes, More and more companies are doing this, auto insurance companies even do it at times. They feel it shows a better character of person if their credit check is ok.

Answer 9

A credit rating is an indication of your fiscal & overall skills with responsibility.

Answer 10

I hate it when they do that. As if credit rating meant you're going to steal from them or something.