Wow, something else to worry about if you’re jobless. You can read the entire article here:
Just a snippet:
NEW YORK– If you thought your credit report only impacted interest rates on mortgages, credit cards and insurance premiums, think again. At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to stay afloat financially, your credit could literally kill your chances of landing the job you so desperately need.
Shocked? Get this: Up to 50% of employers now run credit checks on potential hires, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
Thanks to career coach Randy Block for finding this article.
I had some feedback on this article via email – this is probably not a concern except if you’re applying for a financial position. -walt