Is the market saturated, or are there opportunities for new shoppers?
There is a lot of competition for mystery shopping jobs, but there are still opportunities for new shoppers. Mystery shopping companies must constantly recruit because businesses begin new mystery shopping programs, companies get new clients, current mystery shoppers quit or move to a different area, etc. Additionally, most shops must be rotated among shoppers. For example, if a restaurant is shopped twice a month, and the client requires that a shopper may not repeat the shop more than once every three months, the mystery shopping company will need at least six shoppers (and probably more) just to handle that one location. What do companies look for when they hire shoppers? Most importantly, they want to know that you are reliable, observant and able to follow directions. They will train you on how to mystery shop. How long will it take to get my first job? If you apply to several companies, you may get your first job within three to six weeks. Some shoppers have reported getting thei
