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Hi,
I could really really use some advice. I got a great job offer at a bank, it is contingent on passing a drug test and background test. I am not worried at all about thedrug test, but I'm concerned about the credit check. I have been out of work for about 8 months and have a lot of debt. I have always made my minimum payments on time, have never once been late but I'm concerned the high level of debt I have will prevent me from getting this job. There is nothing else negative on my credit history, i.e. liens, judgements, etc. Thank you so much in advance for your help.
@Anonymous wrote:Hi,
I could really really use some advice. I got a great job offer at a bank, it is contingent on passing a drug test and background test. I am not worried at all about thedrug test, but I'm concerned about the credit check. I have been out of work for about 8 months and have a lot of debt. I have always made my minimum payments on time, have never once been late but I'm concerned the high level of debt I have will prevent me from getting this job. There is nothing else negative on my credit history, i.e. liens, judgements, etc. Thank you so much in advance for your help.
Congratulations on the new job, and best wishes, I hope your new job is more stable than the previous one.
The usual rule with virtually anything that could be a concern is, the employer must learn the information directly from you before they learn it from anybody else.
So talk to them. Your explanation sounds reasonable, and probably they will also think it sounds reasonable (they will of course be aware how many people have lost jobs in recent months through no fault of their own). Of course once you've got the new job, strive really really hard to (1) pay down debts and then (2) build up ample emergency funds to protect yourself against any future troubles.