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Mystery shopping doesn’t only require awesome computer skills; you would also need the following:

• Computer
• Printer
• Digital camera
• Wristwatch/stopwatch that can track both minutes and seconds
• Scanner
• Access to a fax machine
• Scratch paper for notes
• Ink pens
• Vehicle
• Money to make a purchase

But where do you find mystery shopping companies?

You can basically follow the same tips in searching the net for genuine paid surveys. Sign up with every reputable company you can find, as each company will have different services and clients.

Keep in mind that there are some companies that only want professionally trained, experienced mystery shoppers, but don’t be discouraged. There are also other companies that are willing to give new people a chance to go mystery shopping.

I found a company I would like to join! How do I sign up?

The sign-up process can be a little bit difficult from a paid survey free registration. The company may ask some or all of the following:

• Personal information (including height and weight)
• Work history
• References

They may also give you a trial or mock mystery shop, which you are to review and write about. This may include a video or photo, and can have questions about the cleanliness, staff uniforms, and many others. It’s important to stay alert and be observant of details so that you’re able to answer the questions the company will ask you about the mock mystery shop later on. Also remember that they can also judge you based on your writing style, grammar, spelling, and aptitude for writing reviews.

How and how much do I get paid?

Most companies would pay $10 for one company review, and will reimburse the costs you spend for that review. For example, if you’re required to review a restaurant, they’ll reimburse you for the food you’ve eaten.

Although you usually do start out with a low pay, especially if you’re a beginner mystery shopper, but once you prove that you’re indispensable they’ll start giving you higher-paying jobs. You’ll also get a bigger commission if the area you’re designated with has few mystery shoppers assigned.

Reimbursements for mystery shopping will be discussed in further detail in our next entry, so please check back!

When you hear the word “mystery shopping“, what first comes into mind?

For those unfamiliar with mystery shopping, this is a tool used by a company to measure their products and services. It uses the help of a person they hired to try out the product or service in secret. It’s a simple job that pays! Not only that, but a lot of perks come along with this kind of job, such as a free merchandise, stays in a hotel, or meals.

This kind of job is all about the details. You may be asked to evaluate the food of a certain restaurant, or the service of a hotel. You need to try to experience how it’s like to be a regular customer at that certain establishment, and fill in a report for the company afterwards. Since the staff at the establishment don’t know you’ve been hired by the company to evaluate them, your input is the closest possible feedback of one of their normal customers.

In mystery shopping, you must always have to make a purchase, but you will always be fully reimbursed for that.

Next week, we’ll go further into the details of mystery shopping.