Credit Clerk/Authorizer

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Work Tasks

• Look at the past credit history of people who apply for credit
• Verify credit information and decide if a person should get a loan or not
• Make sure loan papers are filled out completely and correctly
• Work in banks, insurance companies, real estate firms, wholesale and retail stores, credit reporting and collection agencies
• Work with credit histories, records, credit card and loan applications, bank statements, tax forms, computers, and telephones

Salary, Size & Growth

• $34,500 average per year ($16.50 per hour)
• A large occupation (235,400 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.4% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma and on-the-job training
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree in office practices
• Skills/Courses: Skills in office practices, office software, telephone etiquette, and customer service skills