With the New Year upon us, you may have already made a New Year’s resolution or two, but have you made any resolutions for your mystery shopping job? If you take a moment to pause and reflect back on the last year, you will find that there are likely a few things that you would like to change. Each mystery shopper likely has a few unique resolutions in mind, but…
Are You Making These Assumptions in Your Mystery Shopping Reports?
Many mystery shoppers learn very quickly in this unique business that if you want to make the most money possible, you need to cut corners where you can and get assignments done as quickly as possible. The problem, however, comes when those corners you cut end up costing you extra time down the road. One of the biggest areas where mystery shoppers cut corners to save time is in their…
How Social Networking Sites Can Help Mystery Shoppers
Social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, and others have grown to be more than trendy buzzwords. Today these and other social networking websites are largely integrated into people’s lives. They may be used largely to socialize and keep in touch with friends and family, but many people also use such sites for professional purposes as well. Many people will network with social organizations and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, colleagues,…
Have You Done a Bank Mystery Shopping Assignment Lately?
As a mystery shopper, you know you can find assignments in all types of public places. From restaurants and retail stores to gas stations, movie theaters, health clubs, and so much more. Many assignments leave mystery shoppers feeling flustered and stressed out. Grocery stores, retail stores, and even many restaurants are often just plain crowded, and there is nothing relaxing about wheeling your shopping cart through crowded grocery store aisles…
Top 5 Things to Do When You’ve Had a Bad Day Mystery Shopping
Every mystery shopper has a bad day on the job from time to time. Sometimes there are issues with the mystery shopping providers, and sometimes there are issues with the reports, with the employees or customers during the site visit, and more. Mystery shopping is unpredictable, and you just never know what is going to happen on any given assignment. When a mystery shopper has a bad day, however, you…
Great Mystery Shopping Assignments for the Fall Season
In many areas, the cool nip of autumn air is a refreshing break from the stifling heat of the summer. Many mystery shoppers who have spent their summers doing indoor assignments where they can beat the summer heat now want to find great assignments that will take them outdoors to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. If you are looking for some great mystery shopping assignments to enjoy this fall, check…
Are You Losing Money by Working on Certain Mystery Shopping Assignments?
Most people don’t become mystery shoppers just for the fun of it, but rather because it is a convenient, flexible way to earn some money. So it only stands to reason that as a mystery shopper, you want to work on the assignments that make you money. Not all mystery shopping assignments are equally as profitable, and in fact you can even lose money on some assignments if you aren’t…
Are You Talking To Your Friends Too Much about Mystery Shopping? (And Why You Should Stop)
As a mystery shopper, we are all periodically reminded about the reasons not to talk openly about mystery shopping to friends and family. Unfortunately, these times that remind us not to blab about mystery shopping typically occur after we have already opened our mouths. If you have been considering telling a friend or family member about mystery shopping, here are a few good reasons why you may want to reconsider:…
How To Get Started Mystery Shopping, Part III: What To Expect From Your First Assignment
Mystery shopping is a fantastic way to earn some money. With the flexibility the job offers plus no training or experience required, many people find that they can start earning money as a mystery shopper right away. This article is the third article in a five part series. The first two articles explored how to find mystery shopping providers to work with as well as what to expect during the…
How To Get Started Mystery Shopping, Part II: What You Need to Know About Signing Up With Providers
Working in the world of mystery shopping has many benefits, but it can also be confusing and frustrating to start earning paychecks. This article is the second in a five part series that explores everything you need to know about signing up with providers. The first article in the series, “How To Get Started Mystery Shopping, Part I: Finding Providers to Work With” explores the first step of getting started…