Is being a credit clerk a good fit for you?
Decides whether people and businesses can have credit. Checks their history and approves or declines charges on accounts.
What the work involves
- Keeps records of customers' charges and payments.
- Collects and studies credit information gathered through checks.
- Gets information about possible borrowers from banks and credit agencies, and shares information in return if asked.
- Interviews credit applicants by phone or in person to get the details needed for a credit report.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a credit clerk is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.