I can see having a credit check for a job with lots of financial responsibility, such as an accountant or funds manager, but not for a job that doesn't have anything to do with overseeing money.  Especially not an office clerk or retail sales type of position.

1.  Don't buy a house if you can't afford it, or think there's a chance you won't be able to afford it in 10 years.  Homes aren't investments anymore.  There was a time when that was true, but not anymore.  I have a one-bedroom apartment and I'm surviving fine on my own.  Yeah, if you have 10 kids you're going to need ...more