How to be successful as a Mystery Shopper.

Although Mystery Shopping sounds like a easy job, it takes allot of planning and detail. Companies are seeking workers that can shop and accurately portray potential customers. I would like to share with you a few things that will allow you to be successful as a Mystery Shopper.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Determination to succeed.

1. First you must find a good company. Before singing up with a business, check them out http://welcome.bbb.org. There are allot of scams out there, protect yourself and do research before participating in a program.
2. The company's will notify you if they have jobs in your area through your email. So make sure you check your email frequently. The faster you answer you email the more jobs you will get.
3. Be very specific when filling out your paper work. Usually the company requires that you complete a questionnaire on the service that you received. The Mystery Shopping business will give you specific direction, so you must follow these without any misdirection. You will not be able to bring your paperwork in with you, so keep your eyes open and try to remember detail.
4. Know what the job is going to cost you before you take it. Some of the jobs require that you make purchases and it is important to know the dollar amount associated with these purchases since it will be awhile before you are reimbursed. I prefer to pick job were the purchase is minimal, but it really just depends on your financial situation.
5. Know how much you are going to be paid. Some jobs only pay reimbursement, while others pay anywhere between five and a hundred dollars depending upon the assignment. Before you take the job, know how much you are going to be paid and determine if the job is worth it. When the job only pays reimbursement sometimes it's only worth it when there is a purchase you would like to make, like a new necklace or grocery' s. This will keep you from being disappointed.
6. Know the schedule of payment. This will keep you in the know and will make you look more of a unprofessional. Some businesses take two week and some take other six weeks to process a check.
7. Keep good records and make sure you keep records separate if you are working for multiple business. You will need to keep track of all your passwords and copy of your receipts. This way if needed you can back up you work. This record is also handy if you need to report this information for tax-purposes.
8. Keep your answers simple and honest because your answers could affect another person's job. Remember to you are there to report not just to give your opinion.
9. I can not stress enough you must read the directions for the job and then read them again. This may be time consuming, but if you do not do it right you may not get paid.