The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Banks and credit unions
• Credit reporting and collection firms
• Credit card companies

Outlook

Demand for credit checkers and authorizers will decline. This is because most credit score searches can be done online. More loans will also be processed online which means it will take fewer credit checkers to do this work. This career is also sensitive to the state of the economy. When the economy is strong, many people want credit and employment opportunities may be better.

Job openings will occur as people leave this career.

Credit Checkers and Authorizers (CIS 100291)