How Credit Score Affects A Job Search

I recently interviewed a number of people about unique job search tactics they used that resulted in an offer -- everything from attention-getting mailers to extreme networking techniques. But one area that can trip up the creative job seeker is a poor credit history.

Companies are increasingly using credit reports as a method of vetting candidates, according to CreditCards.com, the informational and card search Web site. "Some companies think that checking a person's credit is more reliable t...