My credit score is 651...I have been looking for a substantial job in an office, a school, a law firm, a hospital, clerical work...however I have had no luck...a lot of dead end interviews...than I noticed my poor credit score could potential employers be checking my credit score before they check me out?
Is there a solution?
2007-08-09 11:16:48 · 3 answers · asked by ThunderCats 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Employers can check yoru credit as part of a background check; however, most of them don't do that unless you'll be working in an area where you would have fiduciary responsibility - finance, accounting, that sort of thing. The theory is that if you haven't managed your own finances well, you might not manage the company's well, either.
I don't think this is your problem - you may want to ask the people you're interviewing for some feedback on where you didn't meet the position requirements.
2007-08-09 11:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It couldn't happen here in UK. An employer has no right and no means with which to access a person's credit score. Your credit score has no relevance to your ability to do a particular job. Are you punctual for your interviews - many employers are strict on timekeeping and an interview serves as the employer's first impression of you.
2007-08-09 18:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have given them permission to check your credit. A 651 FICO score is actually pretty average and shouldn't keep you from getting a job.
2007-08-09 18:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by cetak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one checks you credit for a job. and your score is good.
2007-08-09 18:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋