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Job applications & Credit checks by employer

Hello Hello

I'm just about to start applying for jobs in back (again).

When I last worked for a Bank, they didn't do credit checks at the application stage (in 1987), but now they do.

I had a few financial hiccups a few years back and got a statutory report from Equifax this week to see what's showing up these days.

It mainly seems to show Unrecorded Enquiries...I can't see anything untoward, but would like to know if a prospective employer can see these Unrecorded Enquiries? Main reason I ask is that there is what appears to be a search but some company called Equidebt at my previous address some time last year. I've never heard of Equidebt and certainly haven't received any communication from them.

I know prospective lenders can't see Unrecorded Enquiries but can prospective employers??


Anyone?

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  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    even if they could they wouldn't care. they are looking for defaults, late payments and CCJs.
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
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