1) Market
research companies and specialist mystery shopping agencies;
2) Media advertisements placed by market research companies,
specialist hiring companies, companies themselves requiring
shoppers;
3) Listings on Internet bulletin boards, newsgroups and
discussion groups, or emailed to known candidates.
4) Team
leaders for companies having your details on file.
5) Word-of-mouth from friends and associates involved in the
mystery shopping business;
6) Your own mystery shopping business.
Write Direct to Market Research Companies and Replying to Media
Advertisements
Most openings are advertised in national and local newspapers
especially by market research companies with extensive regional and
national clientele. In such cases, a telephone number is
normally provided from which to request further information.
If opportunities are available when you phone you will probably be
sent an application form which when completed will be kept on file
against suitable openings occur in future.
One of the best ways to find regular work is to approach market
research companies direct, from advertisements in
Yellow Pages
and listings of member companies affiliated to national and
international market research organizations.
Starting Your Own Mystery Shopping Business
Well, it goes without saying, doesn't it, if you start your own
mystery shopping business, you'll get first pick of the highest
paying, most interesting jobs with the best perks! Go for it!
You'll Hear Several
Names Used to Describe the Business and People Involved: Mystery
Shopping, Ghost Shopping, Focus Groups, Secret Shopping, Service
Evaluation, Market Research, Quality Assurance, Commercial
Intelligence Agent, and More!
