MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 19 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

proshopper

Skiergirl wrote: »

Is it me being thick, or is anyone else struggling to pass the test for the craft shops on re ?

I thought it was just me! I am on netbook, and cannot open RE briefs on this (no idea why - I just get a "not found" error message). I usually just dive in and have a go. I gave the "obvious" answers and failed, so I gave up. Maybe it was something to do with enquiry/purchase "of own choice."

The jobs have all gone in my areas now.

CommitedToChange

HI guys please please please could someone PM me who the secret dining company are - I do a fair bit of mystery shopping and would love to do meals. Many thanks.

debsjc

Could someone explain a bit more about jewellery stand audits on REACT. I'm not going to take one this time, but I just wondered what was involved. The fee seems quite low, so maybe it's quick & simple?

proshopper

debsjc wrote: »

Could someone explain a bit more about jewellery stand audits on REACT. I'm not going to take one this time, but I just wondered what was involved. The fee seems quite low, so maybe it's quick & simple?

These are overt audits and you are supposed to sign in. I know some assessors do these covertly, but (with many years' experience of these jobs), I feel that they cannot be doing them properly. Even after my extensive experience, I stll need to refer to the guidelines, and I couldn't possibly remember the compliance/non compliance statuses if I didn't record the results at the time.

The jobs are basically very straightforward. They involves checking that stands have been merchandised correctly. There can be up to four stands to audit per store, but some stores have only one.

The fee per job may seem low. React usually allocates in "runs" (three or more jobs in one location). When up to speed, these are cost-effective! You can only claim one lot of travel/parking expenses.

debsjc

Thank you, interesting to know for the future.

boyoboy1986

Hi everyone.

I have received an email from ukxvmk@account.com telling me to update my paypal account and insert my bank details as 'MysShop' have sent me money.

Don't think I will bother either but thought I would let everyone know incase anyone else receives the same.

lalli_pickle

With the jewellery audits I find it easiest to have the guidlines open on my phone and enter the results direct onto Sassie using the phone. As long as you're doing it overtly then security don't chuck you out. I also take pictures of the stands for my own reference. I then save it there and then.

proshopper

lalli_pickle wrote: »

With the jewellery audits I find it easiest to have the guidlines open on my phone and enter the results direct onto Sassie using the phone. As long as you're doing it overtly then security don't chuck you out. I also take pictures of the stands for my own reference. I then save it there and then.

I also take photos (of non compliance issues, and of dodgy merchandiser signing-in/out issues if these are relevant to the audit results - we are, after all, auditing compliant merchandising).

DebtHater

RE money pending for Tuesday (what with Monday being the bank holiday!)

Tudorc1

CommitedToChange wrote: »

HI guys please please please could someone PM me who the secret dining company are - I do a fair bit of mystery shopping and would love to do meals. Many thanks.

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Thank you Tractor Girl.