The Mystery Shopping thread - part 5

mcallister1

I have an answer on the spanish meals- apparently they have set them only for people who have an average score of 12 . Not many people do. This is an internal scoring system , not the points accumulated. I am an 8 apparently:eek: .
So although she said they are going to lower the bar a bit, I suspect that the glitch is that I have even seen them. So sad. Probably due to some cancelling I did when I wasn't well... Interesting anyway. Must try harder...

princess_leia_3

Ooh er thats interesting to hear that we all have hidden scores with RE!!

I have not seen many new jobs for anyone really and I only have one audit for this pm (still haven't had the job notes tho and this is also my first job with them!) and then all I have booked is a TNS supermarket trio for Nov!!!! Where are all the jobs gone? I need some more jobs to at least cover my laser eye payments :rolleyes:

Hollypear

Thanks for your help Fitzal & Beccles. Gosh doesn't that sound like a comedy double act.:beer:

mcallister1

princess_leia wrote: »

Ooh er thats interesting to hear that we all have hidden scores with RE!!

On the phone I think if I had been closer to 12 she would have assigned me the job...so may be worth a phone call? She did know there was a glitch somewhere and it would be interesting to know your score...she said it was an 'average' over time.
I feel a bit inadequate now...:p
However, I think at one time I had a higher score as I got offered some very expensive restaurants in London. However, when I did them I found it was impossible to stick to the £100 spend as they charged you for everything, and by the time you had added a tip it was about £30 on top :eek: . TBH I thought they were very average, and I'd rather go somewhere more main stream where they don't charge you for walking through the door.
Which is just as well if I'm only an 8 now...:rolleyes:

egeorgm

josie wrote: »

I know with RE you have to wait until your first job is assessed before you can do any more, so may well be the same with Gap - I joined them too long ago to remember, another newbie might know? But would suspect that is why they're greyed out for you.

Yeah it was like that with RE but I have done 3 jobs for them now with another 6 or so booked and I can do the same company in different areas. None for my areas are showing at all now so I can only think that was why!

psychopathbabble

I have already searched for TNS but there are way too many pages on this thread for me to read through :-)

Anyone done any jobs with TNS? I have just been accepted with them, and just wondering how many jobs they have, fees etc. Can you PM me please?!

Thanks x

Scaredy_Cat_3

homeworkgirl wrote: »

I've just picked up my first job for ISC and a bit nervous as I read on the instructions that they check the cctv footage plus audio on all visits to this client. I am sure I will mess up and get tongue tied because I know I am being recorded. Also, got to take photo of building and can't help feeling I will look a right prat stood in the middle of a busy shopping centre taking photos of an ordinary everyday building. Any advices gratefully received.

I've just accepted one of these, too. Also a bit worried about the photo, especially since the notes say take the photo after the visit. I would have thought it made more sense to take it before you go in because then they probably won't notice you, but if you've just been in they will watch you leave and will notice if you stand outside taking a photo. Time for one of those T-shirts???

Secondly, I was just wondering about the audio recording. We all know these places have cctv but surely audio recording is a bit over the top, and don't they have to advise you that you are being recorded?

paulherts

I have spoken with RE they confirm the 12 point issue.

This is annoying as when I have mentioned this in the past they stated that points were only for indicative purposes.

12 is also the top rating you can get so anyone who has changed a job date will not have an average of 12. I have done the spanish jobs before and never had a problem.

ThinkingOfLinking

As for the audio recording, what sort of job is it anyway? In a busy shop with music and other customers and phones, how are they meant to pick up on individual conversations?

Scaredy_Cat_3

Flickering_Ember wrote: »

As for the audio recording, what sort of job is it anyway? In a busy shop with music and other customers and phones, how are they meant to pick up on individual conversations?

Have PMd you, so as not to fall foul of Timmne!!!!!