Credit Counselor Schools and Career Info

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The best part of my job by far is helping people get back on track with a monthly payment that they can afford. Before they come to me, these customers...[full comment]

First and foremost you have to really want to help people and have a positive attitude. I would take a course in public speaking so you understand how to grab...[full comment]

 
 

Best & Worst Things About This Career

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"The best part of my job by far is helping people get back on track with a monthly payment that they can afford. Before they come to me, these customers are in so much debt that each month they have no clue who to pay first. The worst part of my job is when the person owes so much money and I come back with a monthly payment the customer just cannot afford. That's when panic sets in, and the next step is usually to file for bankruptcy."

School : BA in Business Administration, Iowa State University
Career: Credit Counselor, currently based in North Carolina.;

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Helpful Info From Insiders

"First and foremost you have to really want to help people and have a positive attitude. I would take a course in public speaking so you understand how to grab a persons attention in a confident manner. They need to be able to trust you and someone who is not confident will not be successful. It's all in your mind and believing that you can be successful in whatever you do is crucial, and it starts with confidence and a belief in yourself."

School : BA in Business Administration, Iowa State University
Career: Credit Counselor, currently based in North Carolina.;