Mystery shopping (also known as secret shopping, performance evaluations, front line evaluations, etc. ) is a way for companies to quickly and effectively evaluate business practices and the performance of employees. Mystery shopping companies hire folks to evaluate the quality of a wide variety of businesses -- restaurants, retail stores, gas stations, financial institutions, etc.
As a mystery shopper, you will, for example, dine at an assigned restaurant and file a detailed report noting such things as the quality of service, the ambiance, cleanliness, and food quality. The mystery shopping company will then reimburse you for the cost of your meal. Some assignments will pay you in addition to reimbursing you for the cost of your meal.
A reputable company will never charge you to sign-up as a mystery shopper. Check out http://www.nationalshoppingservice.com/ if you are interested in becoming a mystery shopper. You can dine-in at restaurants, have pizza delivered, shop at retail stores, and get other assignments. After writing a report and furnishing them with proof of purchase, they will reimburse you for your effort. Pretty cool, eh?
