Who should become
a mystery shopper?
Work as a mystery shopper is perfect for anyone
who enjoys working flexible hours, who would like
to earn high contract wages, and who would enjoy
a variety of assignments. Its fun and easy
work!
Do I
need any special training or experience?
No previous experience or special training is
required. If you like to shop you will do just
fine. Anyone who is neat and has a little common
sense can succeed with our help. Our only
requirement is that you must be 18 years of age
or older, have a valid e-mail address and can
read and write in basic English.
Is
there an age limit?
If you're over the age of eighteen, you can be a
mystery shopper. This is also an ideal job for
Seniors!
Can
men be mystery shoppers?
Absolutely. As a matter of fact, some
specialized shopping assignments are for men
only. This job is for women, men and sometimes
the whole family.
Can I
bring my children on my shopping assignments?
Yes! Mystery shopping is great for
stay-at-home moms and dads! In almost every case,
you can take your children shopping with you.
There are even assignments where you might be
asked to bring your whole family or a friend. For
example: hotels, restaurants, resorts, country
clubs, amusement parks, movie theatres and even
airlines.
Who
pays me?
The business that you shop for pays you. Payment
options usually include automatic bank deposit,
Pay Pal or mailed check. Western Union may be
used in some remote areas.
Can I
refuse certain assignments?
Yes. That's another great benefit of this job.
Because you'll be working independently, you only
have to accept the assignments that you are
interested in.
Is
there work where I live?
You can live just about anywhere in the country
and work as a mystery shopper. Because your
services are valuable to every type of business
in every community - all towns, cities and
regions can provide great opportunities. We can
connect you with work wherever you live.
Will
I need to travel?
Thats up to you. Most of the time you'll be
asked to work within your local area. But
occasionally, some shopping adventures may come
up that would require traveling to another town
and possibly staying overnight at a hotel or you
might even get to go on holiday with all expenses
paid! Again, you choose only the shopping
adventures you want. But, if you like to travel
and would like to get paid to do it - accepting
the long distance shopping adventures may be
perfect for you.
Will
anyone supervise my work?
The company that gives you your
assignment will supervise all aspects of
fieldwork. There is always someone available if a
shopper has a problem or question.
What
else do I need to know?
Everything you need to know about
getting started as a mystery shopper is covered
in our members website, but any additional
information you might need will be provided by
the company youll be shopping for.
How
soon can I start shopping?
Right away! Sign up now and you could be
working as soon as tomorrow!
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| MYSTERY
SHOPPING INDUSTRY FACTS |
More than 8 million Mystery Shops were
conducted in 2006.
The Mystery Shopping industry had an
estimated value of nearly $600 million in
the United States alone in 2006.
Mystery shopping revenue by industry:
Retail: 16.8%
Banking / Financial: 14.2%
Fast Food: 14%
Gas Station / Convenience Store: 11.8%
Double-digit industry growth between 2005
and 2006 is expected to see growth of up
to 15 percent or more in the Retail,
Restaurant and Financial Services
industries through 2007.
Mystery shopping is conducted in almost
every industry, ranging from
quick-service and high-end restaurants,
hotels and resorts, banks and financial
service providers, apartments,
convenience stores, chain and specialty
retailers, home builders, self-storage
facilities, healthcare organizations and
grocery stores.
Mystery shopping providers help
businesses design, implement and evaluate
mystery shopping programs, as well as
coordinate the assignment of mystery
shoppers to conduct shops.
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