Maximising income - Mystery Shopping? Surveys? (Part Three)

Tottenhamtotty

mimi1234 wrote: »

Really, wow, I think Bare are great. I keep getting calls to do their visits. I think I applied for one and got it straight away. And cos I got a high rating, they keep bugging me to do more. ** I think TNS are wicked though. Their visits are fun. ** Anyone know how long it takes for ABA to get back in touch? I applied about 3 months ago and haven't heard a thing off them. Thanks.

Well i'm now registered with BARE (first assignment straight away since then registered for all those calls today and was accepted on none of them), GFK (two lined up), RE (done two so far, another two coming up), GAP (absolutely useless to find work where I am with them and HATE their search facility, about to do the one and only job that's come up for Plymouth in almost three weeks), Grassroots (done one, another booked but again very little work i've seen apart from banks), Frontline (don't understand what the hell i'm supposed to do with this one!) and Optimum (only accepted a couple days ago so waiting for work and hoping to do some bulk calls for them on Friday when my girls are at nursery). I have been accepted for TNS and sent my P46 off yesterday......anyone know how quickly it takes before you start getting work?

Also anyone else on optimum do the bulk calls? Just wondering how many calls you can manage in an hour cos that looks good money.

Tottenhamtotty

Who are ABA???

mimi1234

I think it took about 2 weeks for my TNS password etc to be emailed to me. You can start to work right after. My regional controller helped me out a lot and she is a lovely lady. ** I am not too sure what ABA is, but someone advertised it on here and I registered. I know some people work for them, not me though!

jtb2412

Got my first assignment for GAP tonight and am really nervous ! Will go through all my paperwork again (for about the 5th time!) before I go. Just wondering how you do the 'timing' without making it obvious that you keep looking at your watch - any suggestions would be gratefully received !

Luckily i'm pretty central in the south east region so I get quite a lot of jobs come up here from GAP. There are always jobs when I log on to check, I just don't want to take on too many whilst i'm still new.

Have another assignment tomorrow for Grassroots. Just hope I fill out all the paperwork right and don't get rejected for something silly !

Wish me luck !

leila1

mimi1234 wrote: »

I think it took about 2 weeks for my TNS password etc to be emailed to me. You can start to work right after. My regional controller helped me out a lot and she is a lovely lady. ** I am not too sure what ABA is, but someone advertised it on here and I registered. I know some people work for them, not me though!

If this is ABAi than it refers to intelligent marketing solutions. They have different web links for different "major" client. You get an instant response. However some of the web sites are old and no longer in use. I have only ever seen work in two sites. I can't put the link here since it has the name of the client, but I'll be happy to PM it to you.
I feel the same about Bare, you just have to be patient. After applying for the phone call ones few times, you get sent a sound test to check that you are a native speaker. Once you pass that you can self assign calls and emails.

leila1

Any one done the "building" for GFK? Please send me some tips. I am due to start mine today and I would love to hear how you got on.

debrag

I have been with GFK for a month now and all assignments are daytime during the week. Is there something I need to tick somewhere to say I'd like evening or weekend ones? I emailed them and they say they have loads of this but I've never seen one.

timeout100

Hi everyone. Thought I would just ask if anyone is or has recent experience with RM? Am MSing for RE, GFK & BARE and thought Id expand my options a bit further! The RM application seems very long? DO they call, email or is it self allocation with their assignments - any of your thoughts much appreciated.

Tottenhamtotty

Who are RM? Leila i've pm'd you.

timeout100

Who are RM? Retail Maxim