Hello Everyone
I am new to both secret shopping and this website. i would appreciate any tips that would help in being a great secret shopper, and also in locating shops that are a great fit for my interest. Anything that you would have done differently or just wished you had known when starting out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
1-One has to master time management.
2-take extra pictures
3-read the instructions again before start jobs.
4-keep receipts
5-make sure you charge your phone or have extra battery.
6-reliable transportation is a must.
7-dress the part.
That's some good advice! You can find more here: https://www.secretshopforum.com/thread/1/2/94/pro-tips-for-those-who-want-to-be-the-best-shoppers
#1 tip from me is read the instructions carefully! Even if you done the shop before, they requirement can change.
Hi Nadia -
I'll add:
* Your time management will improve greatly if you take the same shops (or very similar shops) repeatedly.
* If you first shops are interactions with which you are familiar, you'll get into the "mystery shopping" thing more smoothly. (i.e. Don't do a casino shop at first if you've never been to a casino!)
* If you don't understand the guidelines, ask. It's better to ask questions up front and do a shop correctly than to "guess" and do it wrong.
* If you are looking for more shops that fit your interests, recognize the ISS only advertises a small fraction of what is available.