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Credit Checkers

SOC 43-4041.02

Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone or write to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.

Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Writing

3.2

Active Learning

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Mathematics

3.4

Clerical

3.3

Economics and Accounting

3.2

English Language

3.2

Law and Government

3.0

Administration and Management

2.8

Sales and Marketing

2.6

Key Tasks

1Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.

2Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.

3Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.

4Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers.

5Contact former employers and other acquaintances to verify applicants' references, employment, health history, and social behavior.

Also Known As

Accounts Receivable Manager Branch Manager Business Manager Call Out Operator Commercial Credit Advisor Commercial Credit Analyst Commercial Credit Head Commercial Credit Lead Commercial Credit Reviewer Commercial Loan Reviewer