The Mystery Shopping thread - VIII

ukmonkey

from the alerts thread

karms12 wrote: »

any more info on this pls?
where can i join etc?

thanks

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*THINKS OF BLOOD PRESSURE*

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ukmonkey

suemichaels wrote: »

Hi
Can anyone of you experts help me please??Just accepted my 1st GAP job.I know from reading the posts here trhat they dont like you calling them so i have acouple of questions please!!
!. When it asks for my bank details it mentions bic/swift and iban. what is this?

2. when ive completed my visit where will i find/upload my questionaire

thanks in advance:beer::beer::beer:

1. LOOK ON A BANK STATEMENT OR ASK YOUR BANK
2. sorry, just realised i had capslock on and cba retyping the above even though it would've been shorter than typing this point...
3. to input the result you click on "WebExpress" on the GAP site when you're logged in.

HTHs, and thank you for posting this on the correct thread as it seems a rarity these days!!

cte1111

Scaredy_Cat wrote: »

Makes you wonder what the 'target market' is. I did a couple of lunch-time meals ages ago, and won't bother any more because it just leaves me feeling sluggish all afternoon. I wonder if they get a large number of genuine customers eating and drinking these quantities at lunch-times?

I think it's to check that they take all opportunities to upsell, and ask the right questions, as each drink was in a different category, but yes I do wonder how often they get people drinking more than 1 alcoholic drink at lunchtime. :beer:

We were in there over an hour, so could spread out the drinks, which hopefully didn't make it look too obvious. Will definitely have to remember to not have pudding next time, to bring it in a bit cheaper. Am so full now.

jdan9

ukmonkey wrote: »

from the alerts thread




**MUST...NOT...EXPLODE**

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*THINKS OF BLOOD PRESSURE*

arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Monkey, calm down! The poster you're referring to has made 12 posts on this forum. He/she is a newbie and almost certainly doesn't realise the difference between the two threads. I know it can be annoying but try to be more understanding when the poster is new - you probably would have made the same mistake in his/her shoes!

mum2six

I'm slowly getting organised and accepted. Several of the companies listed on the front page say that they are not currently accepting applications. How often would you advise re-checking?

There seems to be something wrong with the Retail Maxim link?

I have completed 2 jobs, one for Abai, and one for GAP. I have another couple of fast food jobs lined up, and a hair cut.

I've had 2 notifications from Grass Roots for jobs in my area, and have clicked on the link within 2 minutes of receiving the email to find that the job has already been taken.

I'm trying to accept anything - within reason - just to get started, but hope that I can soon get something more than a £tiny fee for driving 15 minutes to eat fast food!

sarahs999

IlonaRN wrote: »

Wow! Also, there's no way that they can expect working people to have more than one alcoholic drink each at lunchtime, so I guess this now one for the non-working, non-driving brigade! :eek:

Depends what work you do. I think for journalists it's obligatory to have more than one drink...

johnny_c-l

mumtosix, try this link for RM: http://www.retail-maxim.co.uk/mystershoperForm.aspx

I guess it's worth checking every month or so to see if vacancies are advertised. Will probably be mentioned on here as soon as people spot they're advertising.

Also, *cough* fees in your post! *cough*

jdan9

mum2six wrote: »

I'm slowly getting organised and accepted. Several of the companies listed on the front page say that they are not currently accepting applications. How often would you advise re-checking?

Some of them might have a thing you can sign up to to be emailed when they need new people, did you see anything like that? Which companies in particular are you referring to?

mum2six wrote: »

There seems to be something wrong with the Retail Maxim link?

Sorry, can't help you there, don't work for them. I presume you've tried googling them?

mum2six wrote: »

I've had 2 notifications from Grass Roots for jobs in my area, and have clicked on the link within 2 minutes of receiving the email to find that the job has already been taken.

That's how it is with GR it seems - they don't have very many clients so it really is a case of fastest-finger unfortunately!

mum2six wrote: »

I'm trying to accept anything - within reason - just to get started, but hope that I can soon get something more than a £x fee for driving 15 minutes to eat fast food!

It's good that you're accepting lots of jobs, you will be able to build up a better reputation with the companies - and I think that is particularly significant with the smaller companies (i.e. not RE, TNS or GAP). Don't hold your breath on getting any significantly better jobs any time soon though!

pinkprincess39

mum2six wrote: »

I have completed 2 jobs, one for Abai, and one for GAP. I have another couple of fast food jobs lined up, and a hair cut.

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Never seen hair cut on MS....which company do this please?

Ive just started out too...managed to get 9 jobs in this week couldnt believe it, thought I would struggle getting 1 or 2. :rotfl:

thanks

ukmonkey

mum2six wrote: »

I'm slowly getting organised and accepted. Several of the companies listed on the front page say that they are not currently accepting applications. How often would you advise re-checking?

There seems to be something wrong with the Retail Maxim link?

I have completed 2 jobs, one for Abai, and one for GAP. I have another couple of fast food jobs lined up, and a hair cut.

I've had 2 notifications from Grass Roots for jobs in my area, and have clicked on the link within 2 minutes of receiving the email to find that the job has already been taken.

I'm trying to accept anything - within reason - just to get started, but hope that I can soon get something more than a £4 fee for driving 15 minutes to eat fast food!

Well done on getting started, hope it's all going well for you.

ABAI are great (in my opinion) so keep them sweet.
BARE are another good one (again, IMO) so register with them if you have'nt already, they don't do that many jobs, but they're good if you can get work with them.

Have you registered as self-employed yet?