When Bad Credit Reports Pose Problems For Job Applicants

True or False?

Employers Routinely Review Job Candidates Credit Reports.

It's true. Employers are routinely scanning through applicants Credit histories as part of a "Background Check".

Some shocking examples of when Employers Consider Credit Reports are:

• When employers are considering applications for employment.
  
  
• When making a decision whether to offer employment.
  
  
• When deciding whether to continue ones employment (after being hired).
  
  
  
• When making other employment-related decisions directly affecting the Employee.

These terms are defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA").

The ugly truth is that employers may wish to obtain and use a "consumer report" from a "consumer reporting agency", as part of a 'Background Check'.

When Background Check are run,Job Applicants with a bunch of 'negative information' on their Credit Reports, will find future employment more frustrating.

What Can a Job seeker do before they Apply for that dream Job?

1. Applicants can check their free Credit Report at www.annualcreditreport.com.

The FCRA requires all of the Big 3 Credit Bureaus to provide American Consumers with a free copy of their Credit Report, once every 12 months. There may be inaccurate and negative information that could damage a Job Candidates prospects for employment.

2. Combat Credit Inaccuracies.

Before engaging in the endless search for a good paying Job, it's a good idea for the Applicant to evaluate their Credit Reports. The goal is to address any negative and inaccurate information before the interview.

3. Dedicate some Patience to the "Do It Yourself" Credit Repair process.

Anger and frustration is common among Job Seekers. As the bills pile up with more on the way, it's understandable if ones reserves of Patience simply run out. But it's never a good idea to spend time being angry about something one can control or improve - for themselves.

Instead of getting upset, from being turned down, Job Seekers can learn how to do what the Federal Trade Commission suggests - "Do It Yourself Credit Repair".

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