The Mystery Shopping thread - part 6

Loolabell_2

Oddjob wrote: »

Sorry, 'lurk' a lot, but don't post much.
Loolabell - You didn't mention how you got on at the interview thing with ABa, I've been invited to one as well, just wondered what it was like and how you got on, was it worth going to?
Sorry for being nosey.

Hi yeah it was fine, to be honest i have doing MS for a while and they basically went over what they wanted/expected from you....thay give you a pack with loads of info, the woman Sally was really nice and helpful, they do a few things slightly different such as allocation of jobs/car allowance £per day/

It was a good day and only took about 2 hours!

When is your meeting?

nads

scubaangel wrote: »

Sorry didnt get chance to come in last night, I work for a small business used my work email and had no problem with it.

Nads it takes a little while for them to validate the work details you use, the first time they rejected mine - said my email wasnt real, so I redid the form and it went through the second time.

Dont think it shows many more jobs though, just the hotels and some phone calls that I've noticed.

Thanks Scuba you're a star

I added my bus email (my own business) in it last night. Not sure if there any hotels available at present but I will await the next batch!

Hollypear

RE had 4 casino jobs. I grabbed 1 so anyone in the Glasgow area go grab 1 of the other 3 left.

A question here what does one wear to a casino. Considering my usual dress is smart/scruffy NOT to be confused with smart casual.

Did an upmarket handbag shop in Glasgow in a street full of upmarket designer shops today and the cheapest 1 was £295. There was 1 at £2996!!!

I said to the bloke I liked a bag with lots of little compartments to put stuff in and he said so did he. Oh see keeping my face straight at that one. He was a lovely fellow though so I will enjoy praising him.

Loolabell_2

Hollypear wrote: »

RE had 4 casino jobs. I grabbed 1 so anyone in the Glasgow area go grab 1 of the other 3 left.

A question here what does one wear to a casino. Considering my usual dress is smart/scruffy NOT to be confused with smart casual.

Did an upmarket handbag shop in Glasgow in a street full of upmarket designer shops today and the cheapest 1 was £295. There was 1 at £2996!!!

I said to the bloke I liked a bag with lots of little compartments to put stuff in and he said so did he. Oh see keeping my face straight at that one. He was a lovely fellow though so I will enjoy praising him.

Hi, i seen them but i am busy this weekend otherwise i would have taken it on..i have been to these casinos beofre just dress smart..ish...not too over the top, i have worn Jeans and boots before.. im sure they take your photograph aswell!!!!

Was the handbag shop...Mulberry??????

whitelabel

Hi - does any one complete video assignments ?

Ive recently purchased my own equipm,ent and have made some speculative applications to new agencies, that I am not already registered with in a bid to increase the work offered.

Ive yet to complete a video assignment but have had an email from one company who was interested in my cv and expereience and the video service.

They have asked for a sample video which isnt a problem but have also asked for details of my charges for this service....

any ideas what is a realistic amount ? Usually we get the MS companies listing their fees with the assignment . Im aware video assignments charge more, but didnt know what to list

any help ?

cheers

pebblespop

i have been on a few casino jobs. i just wore jeans and a top - nothing like you see on james bond!!!

tigergold

pebblespop wrote: »

i have been on a few casino jobs. i just wore jeans and a top - nothing like you see on james bond!!!

I'll second that, you don't need to be fancy. I wore jeans and a top when I did my casino job. I was thinking it was gona be be James Bond lIke, but in reality its a mix of old people, guys trying to make money and a room that looks like it could have been a pub in a previous life. When I was there I played the electronic roulette and the guy next to me kept hitting the screen really hard every time he lost.

nads

whitelabel wrote: »

Hi - does any one complete video assignments ?

Ive recently purchased my own equipm,ent and have made some speculative applications to new agencies, that I am not already registered with in a bid to increase the work offered.

Ive yet to complete a video assignment but have had an email from one company who was interested in my cv and expereience and the video service.

They have asked for a sample video which isnt a problem but have also asked for details of my charges for this service....

any ideas what is a realistic amount ? Usually we get the MS companies listing their fees with the assignment . Im aware video assignments charge more, but didnt know what to list

any help ?

cheers

All I know is GfK are looking for video mystery shoppers. If you haven't told them, send me a PM and email you the persons email.

Loolabell_2

Has anyone done the digital MS jobs yet with GFK??

mysterious_girl

Loolabell wrote: »

Has anyone done the digital MS jobs yet with GFK??

Do you mean the one where you have to go into a department store and look at the tellys and ask advice re digital and what it means and then count how many DVD recorders and players they have and all the rest of it?