How do they match: Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

  • Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

  • Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
  • Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
  • Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
  • Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone.

  • Analyze financial information.
  • Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
  • Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.