| Introduction
To Mystery Shopping!!
I
know you will love this information and the opportunities
it will provide you. It is so much fun and so easy you
won't believe it. For me it's a dream job! One
of my favorite things is going shopping and dining at
nice restaurants and if someone is going to pay me to
do it -- What is better than that???
I'm sure you will find secret shopping is something
that you will love too. Do you have a keen eye, attention
to detail, and the ability to be impartial and reliable?
Mystery Shopping may be for you!
If
you are curious about what mystery shopping is and how
you can get started, then you are in the right place!
You'll find answers to your questions here. You will
also be able to apply for positions online.
Do
you actually get paid for shopping? YES
!!!
Who
knows? You might get your first assignment in a few
days.
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Ok,
first question ... What exactly is a mystery shopper?
A
mystery shopper is like an undercover agent. You might
accept assignments for restaurants, grocery stores,
automobile dealers, retail stores, or amusement parks.
Just about any type of business you can think of
could benefit from the services of a mystery shopper.
You
receive a specific assignment for your shop. For example,
you may be asked to describe the parking facilities,
cleanliness, friendliness of staff, and your wait time
at a restaurant.
You
must always work undetected. The staff should not suspect
that you are an evaluator or they would treat you differently.
Your job is not to spy on employees, or try to find
things wrong or right. Your job is simply to follow
the script that comes with your assignment and provide
an impartial evaluation.
You are the link that keeps the Corporate Headquarters
informed and they need you to maintain yourself
in a professional manner. For a business to be
successful, they must maintain customer satisfaction.
They can better please the customer if they understand
how the customer is being treated and if their product
is being sold as they intended.
You will have the benefit of working around your schedule,
which can be beneficial for a housewife, mother or part
time worker. Some places may want you to
go to their establishment only during certain hours,
i.e. happy hour, early bird specials, moonlight madness
sales, etc. You may be able to request certain
hours of the day that are best for you, such as early
mornings for mom�s with small children in preschool
or late afternoons-early evenings for those who already
hold down a part time job.
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Ok,
question 2 ... How do I get started?
There
are many companies that hire Mystery Shoppers ... you
will be surprised at how many we have listed.
You
can apply online to over 173
companies. You will find the application
page link at the end of this page. If you are interested
in finding a local mystery shopping firm to work for
go to your library or telephone book and look
for local Marketing Research companies and submit
a resume. Although, you will find the online companies
much easier and convenient.
Make sure you visit and read the Message Boards to keep up
to date on new assignments in your area. These message
boards have hundreds of assignments posted 24/7.
Mystery
shopping is big business, so don't limit yourself by
applying only to companies that are physically located
near you. Remember, most mystery shopping companies
are nationwide. Their clients and stores are nationwide.
Just because a company has its offices in New York does
not mean you can not work for them because you live
in Texas. These Mystery Shopping companies contract
with retail and restaurant chains. These chains
are located Nationwide, therefor they need shoppers
nationwide.
Never
feel pressured into a job. It will not be held against
you if you are unable or unwilling to take a particular
assignment. Some things will just not appeal to you.
Just recently I declined an assignment at an automobile
dealership because test driving a car and discussing
prices was involved and I felt very uncomfortable with
that. Sometimes the job will just not fit into
your schedule. If that happens to you, just be
honest with the company right away. If you are sent
an assignment and do not wish to complete it or can't
fit in into your schedule, make sure you decline it
right away. This allows the company to find someone
else. Companies do not care if you decline assignments
as long as you do it promptly. If you do not decline
promptly you will probably not be sent many assignments
after that. All it takes is a quick email saying you
can not complete this assignment.
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Your
first assignment ... What to do now?
Many Mystery Shopping Services operate almost entirely
over the internet now. You will most likely receive
notice via email. It is important to apply with
an email address you use often as you may need to respond
within 24 to 48 hours to be accepted for an assignment.
You may also be notified through fax or phone.
You
will be given the particulars of the assignment and
have the chance to accept or decline.
If
you accept, you will download or receive via mail or
fax, the scenario that is to be used for your evaluation.
For
example, you may be asked to go to a grocery store and
ask the deli worker for help locating an
item, you may be asked to purchase alcohol and report
if the clerk asked for ID,or you may be asked to evaluate
service in a restaurant.
You
will be given a form with specific instructions before
you shop. You will be told who to speak to and all areas
that are to be included in your evaluation.
Your
instructions may include: Looking at the displays
to see if they are kept neat and well put together.
Asking the sales clerk for information about a certain
item, and how they could assist you in getting a certain
size not readily available. They may ask you to
try on several items and check the dressing rooms for
neatness.
Does
the sales clerk offer to assist you with additional
sizes? Are the shelves well stocked and neat in
appearance? Was the sales clerk helpful? They
will want you to actually purchase something they suggest
or of your choice and will want you to observe the actual
transaction and note how easily or difficult it was
performed.
They
may also ask you to question the sales clerk on several
different items. What was his/her response? They
may ask you to visit the restrooms and make sure they
are clean and well stocked. Use a public telephone and
comment on its accessibility.
Study
your scenario before you begin the shop, because you
can't take your notes with you. Remember you must
remain undetected! Do your best to remember names and
pertinent details, and as soon as you get to your car
you can quickly jot down important notes.
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You
completed the assignment... What now ?
You
will have been given a deadline. Usually you have to
have your report filed within 24 to 48 hours. Be punctual!
This could determine whether you will get any future
assignments with this company. Most likely you will
be able to file your report online or fax it in.
Simply follow the instructions you were given.
It
is very important that you be as accurate as possible,
giving only the facts requested.
If your assignment was to evaluate cleanliness
at an establishment, don't make comments
about the staff either good or bad. Don't interject
personal thoughts of your experience unless asked.
Apply to as many companies as you like. That way
you can pick and choose assignments that you like.
If you have 10 offers one week you might only like or
be able to perform 5 to 6. If you only work for
one or two companies it will be much harder to be as
picky about assignments or find ones that pay enough
or are at stores or locations you prefer.
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Important *PLEASE NOTE *
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You will need to turn this in for reimbursement.
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