The Mystery Shopping thread - VIII

Mumto2

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

woohoo finally managed to apply to GFK. Didnt get an automated email confirming receipt of application though?? Does anyone know how long they usually take before replying to say accepted or not?

I've applied very recently and everything was done by the next working day, so you shouldn't have to wait too long. I did get an automatic email entitled 'your account' though.

muppet*12

Charliezoo wrote: »

I think it's a bit harsh too. I've taken a hotel job which is a couple of hours away from home and the report has to be submitted by midnight the day I check out.

It means that I can't spend the afternoon/evening enjoying the area as I've got to get home and get the report written up in time.

Laptop & dongle may be the answer or the local library or WiFi hotspot? Seems a shame to rush back if you want to stay there. I've done tonnes of work from libraries all over the world! :cool:

KaramelRose

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

woohoo finally managed to apply to GFK. Didnt get an automated email confirming receipt of application though?? Does anyone know how long they usually take before replying to say accepted or not?

I applied not long ago, and it was a few days before I got accepted 3-5 days probably. I applied at the same time to TNS and haven't heard from them yet...

I'm starting to get worried that I've become quite mystery shopping obssessive... I'm constantly checking my email and the various companies for jobs like I'm a junkie or something! I've got 4 jobs this week (which I know it's a lot by some of your standards) but it's the most I've done in a week by a LONG way.

Can see this soon taking over my life....

pinkprincess39

Mumto2 wrote: »

I've applied very recently and everything was done by the next working day, so you shouldn't have to wait too long. I did get an automatic email entitled 'your account' though.

was this automated email saying you were accepted? its just that my application has not been acknowledged.

DebtHater

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

was this automated email saying you were accepted? its just that my application has not been acknowledged.

You should get one, mine said this and was titled "Your new account":

GFK wrote:

This is an automatic email, please do not respond.

Thank you for applying to GfK Mystery Shopping Services Ltd to be a mystery shopper.

Once we have processed your application, we will send you a second email confirming whether or not your application has been successful, and if so, giving you your personal Assessor Number and further instructions to complete your registration.

KaramelRose

pinkprincess39 wrote: »

was this automated email saying you were accepted? its just that my application has not been acknowledged.

I don't think I had an acknowledgement email... I can't remember. I'll double check for you.

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Right, I had one email with the subject being "Gfk: Your New Account" and then an email afterwards saying my application had been approved. I'll double check when I get home tonight what that first email said and let you know!

Edit: Someone already beat me to it!

angel13

DebtHater wrote: »

You should get one, mine said this and was titled "Your new account":

same here - I got inital mail friday 15th may and then one which let me login wed 20th may :T

pinkprincess39

KaramelRose wrote: »

I don't think I had an acknowledgement email... I can't remember. I'll double check for you.

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Right, I had one email with the subject being "Gfk: Your New Account" and then an email afterwards saying my application had been approved. I'll double check when I get home tonight what that first email said and let you know!

Edit: Someone already beat me to it!

hmmmm never got the confirmation email I remember it said 1 should be sent. Oh well lets hope they get it.


UPDATE; it just came through....breathes sigh of relief! This MS-ing is becoming obsessive!!

angel13

KaramelRose wrote: »

I applied not long ago, and it was a few days before I got accepted 3-5 days probably. I applied at the same time to TNS and haven't heard from them yet...

I'm starting to get worried that I've become quite mystery shopping obssessive... I'm constantly checking my email and the various companies for jobs like I'm a junkie or something! I've got 4 jobs this week (which I know it's a lot by some of your standards) but it's the most I've done in a week by a LONG way.

Can see this soon taking over my life....

If you are successful with TNS they take longer. I had to apply to GFK, TNS and TERN more than once to get registered. got first job with TNS beginning of next month and nothing with TERN as of yet I am the same - I am registered with tons of places checking for jobs all the time :rolleyes:

KaramelRose

angel13 wrote: »

If you are successful with TNS they take longer. I had to apply to GFK, TNS and TERN more than once to get registered. got first job with TNS beginning of next month and nothing with TERN as of yet I am the same - I am registered with tons of places checking for jobs all the time :rolleyes:

Yeah, I think someone on here (apologies can't remember who it was - may have even been you!) said that the lady that goes through applications had been on holiday as well so there was a backlog. There's a certain client they have that I'm keen to shop for, ha ha!