Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks authorize credit charges against customers' accounts or investigate the history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit.
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- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
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What do they typically do
- Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report
- Keep records of customers' charges and payments
- Prepare credit cards or charge account plates
- Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested
- Contact former employers and other acquaintances to check applicants' references, employment, health history, and social behavior
- Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards
- Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone
- Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 77
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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