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.
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AI Impact Assessment
AI Resilience Score
Score 0/6: high AI task exposure, declining job demand, limited human advantage creates significant risk from AI disruption
How we calculated this:
65% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
-6% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 7/25
Key Responsibilities
- Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
- 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.
- Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to Job Ready
0-1 years
Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.
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Based on 14,290 employed workers
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Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
O*NET Code: 43-4041.00