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Credit Counselors

What they do:
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans, advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, and bankruptcy counseling.
On the job, you would:
  • Advise clients or respond to inquiries about financial matters in person or via phone, email, Web site, or Internet chat.
  • Assess clients' overall financial situation by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
  • Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.

Knowledge

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Skills

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Abilities

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Personality

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Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Financial analysis software
  • Cooperative Processing Resources DMS Professional Suite
  • Prime Debt Soft Credit Repair Software
Data base user interface and query software
  • CoreLogic DebtorTrace
  • LexisNexis Accurint
Electronic mail software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Education

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Job Outlook

Average Outlook
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Salary
$39,420
per year, on average
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