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Credit Check by potential employer

Hi there

I have got through 2 interviews for a job with a company of IFA's as an administrator. Think it has gone well and will find out on Tuesday/Wednesday.

However, as they are FSA registered I assume they will credit check me? No one has mentioned it so far and it wasn't on any of the information given to me.

I am currently in a DMP with 3 companies, 1 of which has defaulted me, anyone know how badly this will be viewed? My current employer is FSA registered but was pretty cool about it as I was dealing with it and not running up any more debt.

Any advice appreciated, just panicking a bit.
Rock Bottom - Aug 2011 :eek:
DMP started Sept 2011 owing £11,200
Real LBM March 2013! :T
Currently owe £10,393 at at 28/04/13

Comments

  • Jules2012
    Jules2012 Posts: 280 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    It depends on the check the do. I currently went through some pre-employment checks for a new job and it was only public records they viewed.

    Not sure if DMP's are public or not, if they ask your permission to do a credit check on you then its an indication they are carrying out a full check.
    Bad luck breeds bad luck.

    Damn I'm doomed.
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    I had what they said was a credit check for TFL and I have no CCJ's or anything over due or late or unpaid etc and they said I failed so you really have no idea what they will be looking for
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  • harrys_dad
    harrys_dad Posts: 1,997 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Not a lot you can do about it, so wait and see what turns up, and be honest about dealing with the problems if they raise any issues.
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