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What does credit have to do with getting a job?

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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

Posted by Holly

Hmmm...

Well it was the home office who called her &she has to call the hiring person tomorrow at the local office.

And her situation--she is a single mom of 3 children---her husband cheated on her when she was pregnant with her 3rd child & married the homewrecker. It took her close to 5 years to even get child support...so yeah, maybe her credit got screwed up in the meantime...


but she should not have to get THAT personal to get a freekin job.

And her position is an assistant. There is no money involved whatsoever.

just sucks.Chat Icon

ok well that just sucks! they should ask her why her credit is bad - not just assume it's b/c she is irresponsible. I really hope she gets the job! Chat Icon

Posted 5/9/08 9:28 AM
 
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ILJ619
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

I work for a big company and they run credit checks no matter what your level is.

Posted 5/9/08 1:10 PM
 

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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

At the last company I worked for, they did it. They did not want anyone that worked for them that had extensive debt.

It was very embarrassing because back when I was in college- I was very late on my credit card payments a couple of times- so much so that it landed on my credit report.

The person who ran the check comes into me and says "what was up with your credit card in 1998?- it says you were late on some payments." I just replied that I was in college and stupid- but I smartened up and it never happened again!

A few of my friends that worked there were questioned on their college loans and other things!

Posted 5/9/08 2:13 PM
 

Candy Girl
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

Posted by TJLealand3

They check for non-financial jobs for the same reason, the employer wants to know that you are a responsible human being.



I don't think having a less desirable credit score makes you an irresponsible human being. There are SOOOOOOOOOOO many factors that go into a credit score. What if one candidate grew up wealthy and privileged and another was less so and therefore has more debt--not excessive debt--just more. It's elitism to me.

Posted 5/9/08 2:15 PM
 

MrsPJB2007
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

my sister was offered a job at the White House -- and everything was lined up.....but they did a credit check....and denied her! She was a single mom before she joined the Navy, and had finally fixed her life and was current on everything, but the past info on it from when she was married is all they focused on.

Posted 5/9/08 2:27 PM
 

ave1024
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

Posted by Shroggie

Posted by smdl

In addition, each time an employer or anyone inquires about your credit, it goes against your score. Imagine if you interview with more than 10 employers. Your credit score would look even worst.




I do not think that's true in this case. They might do a soft hit on your report which does not effect your score.




No this would be a hard inquiriy I believe.

The only way an institution can run a soft check is if they already have an existing business relationship with you.

Posted 5/9/08 2:28 PM
 

MsMBV
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

40% of major corps run credit checks. It can be for several reasons, but one of the main ones is to add another component it trying to determine an applicant's character.

Posted 5/9/08 5:45 PM
 

Emily
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

Who knew something I wrote before my daily intake of coffee would be so quoted. Go pre-coffee Emily.

BTW, I did not know they now check for non-financial jobs, too. Very interesting.

Posted 5/9/08 6:01 PM
 

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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

I was told when I had interviewed that they run a credit check because its a good way to determine what kind of person you are... I dont get it - IMO I am a VERY hard worker reguardless if I paid my bills... I turned down the job.. I just didnt see that my credit history really portrays who I am and how I work...

Posted 5/9/08 6:11 PM
 

ArmyOfBabies
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Re: What does credit have to do with getting a job?

You can't even be a LIRR conductor if you have bad credit.

Posted 5/9/08 6:34 PM
 
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