If an employer only runs a county check, and the applicant has pending charges in another county, then the pending charges won't show up. Employers are usually fairly thorough in their background checks, so these pending charges are usually found.
Credit score. For a broader coverage related to this topic, see Credit rating. A credit score is a numerical expression based on a level analysis of a person's credit files, to represent the creditworthiness of the person. A credit score is primarily based on a credit report information typically sourced from credit bureaus.
More on Excellent Credit. Your Score Range: 800-850. Your score sits between 800 and 850 on the FICO scale, putting you in a category with only 18 percent of the population. Although you have little or no room for improvement, this score tells lenders and potential lenders that you are an excellent investment.