Becoming a mystery shopper starts by doing some self-analysis. If you’re dependable, and have a strong eye for, and commitment to, detail, then you might make a good mystery shopper.
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If you pass that bit of self-reflection, then the next step is to apply with a company. See if you can find any specific directions on how to apply to each company. Typically, you should not call anyone. Mystery shopping organizations get a high volume of applicants and inquiries, and because they may already be inundated, calling is not a good way to get your foot in the door. If anything it will work against you.
You want to make sure that you apply with a credible, legitimate organization. There are a lot of Internet and “work from home” scams out there that might try and lure people with promises of easy money. Mystery shopping is not easy money, it can be hard work.
One thing to know, however, is that when applying to a mystery shopping organization you will never be asked for money or your credit card information. Anyone who asks you for this is a scam artist. You should never have to pay for shops, for listings of mystery shopping companies, or lists of possible clients.
When you find the mystery shopping companies, you can follow their real, free application process. You will be asked for information about yourself just as you would for any other job, so be prepared to tell them who are, where you live and what your background is like.
Finding a credible organization to work for can involve doing some research on Google. You can visit the mystery shopping trade organization’s web site, Mysteryshop.org. There are also job boards at sites like jobslinger.com, volition.com and msjobboard.com.
You should be able to find quality organizations looking for mystery shoppers at those sites, but remember that they are looking for good, quality people who are willing to do the work. There are a lot of [[WE'LL LINK TO THE MYTHS ARTICLE HERE]]mystery shopping myths, and the myth that it is somehow easy “sit at home” money is absolutely false.
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