Archive for June, 2007
Credit Score Employment Screening
June 2nd, 2007
Question: What are the requirements for working at Barnes and Noble?
I have recently applied to Barnes and Noble as a manager. I have went through a couple interviews and think they will offer me the position BUT I have a poor Credit Score and I know that some places use your score to determine whether they will offer a job to someone or not (along with a background check).
My question is to anyone that works at Barnes and Noble or used to work there as any type of manager (access to keys, money, etc). I have a clean employment history (almost 15 years of management experience) a spotless background, will pass a drug screen, literally the only thing I'm concerned about is my Credit Score. I don't want to ask the district manager, as it's somewhat personal.
Thanks!
Answer: Hey trust me it takes a while to get hired in management there they are extremely picky they look for talented people... but if you already had a few interviews in it looks bright for you... No they do not drug test, no they dont do credit checks and no they dont do back ground checks good luck
Electronic media: Employers use credit scores
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Tags: background, check, credit score employment screening, criminal, realestate, screening | 
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Credit Score Scam Craigslist
June 2nd, 2007
Question: Possible Apartment Scam or Not?
I am looking to rent an apartment that I found on Craigslist. With everything that I have seen on tv and red on the internet, I want to make sure I am not walking into a trap. The manager called me back and is having me meet with the super today to check out the apartment.
Everything seems legit but he said after I check out the apartment, I can fax him my info, he told me he didnt need to do a credit check if I can provide him with recent credit reports and scores. Shouldn't I be meeting him to submit all this info and shouldn't he want to do an credit check?
This is my first apartment so I am very nervous and weary. As of yet he has not asked for money or any personal info but I am just really nervous because I found it on craigslist. It is $880 for a 1 bedroom in the BX, Castle Hill Section, rent controlled.
Answer: I understand being nervous and it is good to be couscous but not every thing on Criagslist is a scam.
It is not unusual to never meet the landlord face to face in this day & age. It has become pretty standard to do many things by fax & email especially if he does not live locally. If you give him a copy of a current report then he does not have to pay for it himself. What ever copy you can give him would give him the same information as he would get on his own.
You can search the local tax records and confirm that this guy does own the unit. If he is an agent of the owner then you will not find that, but you can ask him to e-mail you something proving that he has the right to rent out the unit.
EDIT: Even when you pull your own Credit it does not give any account numbers. t does not even have asny contact information for who you owe $ to.
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Tags: credit score scam craigslist, identity, mac, threat, trial, vulnerability |
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