Monthly Archive for June, 2006

Apply to Mystery Shopping Companies!

How Many Mystery Shopping Companies Should You Apply To?

If you’re serious about mystery shopping — apply to as many companies as you possibly can. It’s not uncommon for a mystery shopper to apply to more than 100 companies. Some shoppers apply to 200 companies, or more!

Odds are, you won’t hear back from many of these companies. But — out of those dozens, you’ll find maybe 20 or 30 that provide regular work. Many people apply to 200 companies, and end up making most of their money from just 5. (Remember, never pay to mystery shop.) Continue reading ‘Apply to Mystery Shopping Companies!’

What to Do if You Get Caught Mystery Shopping

Odds are, you won’t get caught as a mystery shopper. One of my friends has been mystery shopping for over 15 years, and she’s never been caught (as far as she knows!). And even if you do get caught, it is extremely unlikely that you’ll be called out. Continue reading ‘What to Do if You Get Caught Mystery Shopping’

How to Find Legitimate Mystery Shopping Companies

One of the most common questions I get is: What mystery shopping companies should I apply to? Which ones can I make the most money with. To be honest, the answer is different for everyone. Depending on where you live, there could be a plethora of jobs available from a multitude of companies, or their could be just a few jobs available from just a few companies. Continue reading ‘How to Find Legitimate Mystery Shopping Companies’

Five Tips to Get More Mystery Shopping Jobs

  1. Apply to Mystery Shopping Companies. This is the most effective way to get more mystery shopping jobs. By applying to as many mystery shopping companies as you can, more companies will be sending you assignments. This is the most simple and effective way to get more mystery shopping jobs.
  2. Apply to Scheduling Companies. Mystery shopping scheduling companies work with mystery shopping companies, often working for dozens of companies at once. Usually, the scheduling company tries to fill the hard hard-to-fill jobs, and often will offer more pay than the original company. Continue reading ‘Five Tips to Get More Mystery Shopping Jobs’