MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XV - please, no mention of client names or fees on here

jen_br

food in edinburgh for today !

serendipity2706

jen_br wrote: »

food in edinburgh for today !

thanks but edinburgh is 120 miles round trip so it would need to be something amazing
food in dundee or perth would be good though YUM

jen_br

there was a dundee bookie

jen_br

sandwich in dundee..re

Tarasam

misssarahleigh wrote: »

Thats stupid. Unless your the most lucky person in the world to look halfish her age i think she was being a little over the top.

Have you rung the company

Yeah they've released the job and I didn't lose any points because of it. But as a warning to the next person to take it. TAKE YOUR ID...

Dotty13

Scotties_Mum wrote: »

With regards to the occasional run of questions asking 'who does this?'. 'which company does that?', it is worth noting that some of these assignments are invitation only from the MS companies concerned, often with strict guidance not to pass on and discuss the jobs to anybody else.

With invitation only jobs, it usually goes without saying that you get them after you have proved your worth on the regular, sometimes monotonous and underpaid, 'other' jobs on offer.

I have been doing this a while now, but nothing like as long as some people on here, and I would imagine that it comes across as a bit cheeky to just expect to be considered for some jobs with very little experience. (same as any other job really).

Having said that, if you don't ask, you don't get, but please look for the information first in the opening pages of the thread, and if it is not there, it may well be because the jobs are not actually offered to everybody.

I think the general rule of thumb is - if you can't see them then they aren't available to you! This may be for a number of reasons
1. Because you do not fit the client's criteria (sex, age etc)
2. Because you have shopped there in the very distant past, so cannot do it again for a while
3. Because they are not available in your area yet.
4. They have been released in your area, but you missed them cos of FFF.
5. Client is invite only, and only available to a select chosen few.

I wouldn't sweat it that you can't see jobs that others can. I think we all see different at some point, and what may turn out to be a busy period for some, may be quite sparse for others. Its all swings and roundabouts.

One thing to bear in mind also is that whilst one person is doing one job, they can't do any of the others at the same time, so there's lots out there for everyone.

serendipity2706

Just been accepted for a casino next week- another first as I've never been before. One fab thing with MS is that I'm getting to try all sorts of things I wouldn't usually do. (smug !!!!!!)

pinklady07

jen_br wrote: »

Anyone else get the email from GFK? about a new project?

I had one and I am in a position to do it if it is worthwhile, but... what do they mean by merchandising???

Dotty13

jc2703 wrote: »

Evening

I had 2 lots of crisp photos rejected earlier and the reason was they couldnt see X Y and Z

I looked at the photos I had uploaded and could quite easilty see the brands they said were missing. I have replied to the rejection message quoting the file name and re-uploaded the photos.

Might just be worth double checking if you do get something rejected

J

Same thing happened with me. I replied to the message to say that they should look again (politely of course!) Got a lovely reply email apologising for the error - it was meant for someone else! Good job I didn't just take their word for it and get back in the car for a 15 mile round trip!!!:rotfl:Apparently, its the client that sent the message, so be careful what you write!;)

Dotty13

Flygirl767 wrote: »

Oh heck, just got rumbled doing one of my covert crisp jobs! So annoying as I only had about 4 bays to go but didn't see the busybody staff member watching me and he apprehended me! Asked me what I was doing, why I was taking photos etc. It was quite scary really, I just told them I was doing a project for a course I was on but he quoted the data protection act at me and asked me to leave:eek: Oh the shame!
Has this happened to anyone else? Have you gone back to the same store? I'm not even gonna attempt the 2 new products but would like to finish off the crisps now I've started!

I think thats why there are so many of that store on the "extra list". You did well - fast thinking! I feel bad enough doing the extra bits when I'm signed in!:rotfl: