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Mystery Shopping Jobs Checklist

So you want to try your hand at shopping for pay. Congratulations! You are talking a step towards a fulfilling, fun career. Below there is a list of guidelines to help you in your mystery shopping jobs endeavor. It is important to start out right when applying and fulfilling the terms to increase your chances of getting more work.

Here are the guidelines:

When starting the search for mystery shopping jobs, never pay a fee to see a list of jobs available. Many of the email offers, ads in newspaper want ads and some online websites are simply scams wanting you to pay a fee before receiving a list of available jobs. Visit forums and blogs to find lists of jobs available.

Spelling and grammar as well as punctuation are important. Provide a writing sample created in a word processor using spell check before cutting and pasting into the application.

Proofread your application and reports before submitting.

Do not use All Caps or all lower case. This is annoying and hard to read. Use proper grammar and punctuation, do not substitute u for you.

Fill out the online application and print and mail a copy of the Independent Contractor Agreement, and a handwriting sample if asked for. Do it quickly.

If you take weeks to do such a simple task, how will the provider know you are reliable to do the assignments?

No college degree is necessary, nor is special training or experience.

You should be reliable, observant and consistent.

There are many types of assignments, so you should determine what you would be willing to accept. Businesses needing shoppers range from gas stations to five star restaurants to amusement parks with overnight stays.

Before you start the assignment, double check times, dates and the specific location.

Always read through the instructions before beginning an assignment. If the client wants a particular sales person or product or needs you to make certain disagreements over a store policy, you need to be aware of these instructions.

The biggest part of your job will be filling out the reports and adding comments and descriptions. Be consistent and accurate.

When you return to your vehicle after going on the assignment, write down your notes immediately. You are less likely to forget details.

Do not take notes while in the business establishment.
Keep copies of your notes in case the client later asks more questions about your experience.

Mystery shopping jobs hire you as an independent contractor. This means you are responsible for paying taxes.

It makes sense to try to combine more than one shopping assignment in a trip, even if the assignments are from different companies. Just be sure to allow enough time at home to complete your reports for each shop, so you do not miss a deadline.

If at all possible, do not cancel an assignment. Companies and clients hiring shoppers must meet deadlines and are counting on you to help them meet them.

If you must cancel, it should be for an emergency only. Do not wait for the due date of the assignment if at all possible. And these emergencies should not become frequent or you could be dropped from all mystery shopping jobs for that company.

Starting your mystery shopping jobs endeavor on the right track is an excellent way to earn extra income while having fun.

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