Bad Credit Can Stop You From Getting a Job

You have the suit, your cover letter has been rewritten, your resume is superb and you get the interview! You think that everything went perfect during the interview only to receive the letter that they chose another candidate. What could have gone wrong? Did you know that if you have bad credit it could impact whether or not you could get a job? A recent Wall Street Journal article recently showed that over 47% of employers will check a job prospect’s credit history for certain jobs. These days, your employability includes more factors than it did before and employers can afford to be choosy. In the current economy more people are being forced to make financial decisions that could leave a bad mark on their credit reports that could stay on there for seven to ten years. If you have ...

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