New Editor Here

Hi everyone! I'm an editor at an MSC. My company actually asked me to join to see if I could help shoppers get better; ideally shoppers for my company, of course, but since I will remain anonymous, I will basically be able to help anyone!

I didn't even know this existed so this is really interesting and cool to me and I look forward to learning more about the industry and helping others.

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Hi - It would help if you identify your company. MSC representatives state at the bottom of each message who they are and what company they're with.

What do you mean when you state you look forward to learning about the industry. I assume as an editor you've had much experience in the industry already.
They could be a new editor so wouldn't exactly have a lot of experience in the industry.
We welcome schedulers, editors and company managers. But, we like to know just who they represent when they "speak" here. Therefore, members expect they will add a permanent signature line, stating their company role and the company name. You can add this in your profile and it will automatically attach to all of your posts, past as well as future.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
“An” is correct. When dealing with acronyms, you choose the form of the indefinite article based on the pronunciation of the acronym. “MSC” is pronounced “em-ess-see,” so the first sound is a vowel sound and demands “an.”

A myster shopping company
An MSC

@RMurp007 wrote:

Good to see even editors make mistakes. "An MSC?"

Hard work builds character and homework is good for your soul.
MF is correct. He beat me to it!

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
I am currently a mystery shopper, and while I love the job, my arthritic knee is making it difficult to get around. Can anyone please assist me in the process of becoming an editor?

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2019 07:02PM by Huggabear.
Question: how can we join or research your company when we don't know who you work for? This is a Mystery Shoppers forum, and a company name would be appreciated....

Live consciously....


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/20/2019 12:17AM by Irene_L.A..
I always give forum writing a free pass on grammar except when the poster brings it up. You have two errors in this sentence alone. Proofread carefully when you apply for editor positions.


@Huggabear wrote:

I am also a writer, and spend a lot of time critiqueing other writer's work.
@Threemom wrote:

I always give forum writing a free pass on grammar except when the poster brings it up. You have two errors in this sentence alone. Proofread carefully when you apply for editor positions.


@Huggabear wrote:

I am also a writer, and spend a lot of time critiqueing other writer's work.
While you have a good point, I was not applying for an editing job. I was merely asking for information. Any simple word document could spot common spelling errors. For instance, it should've been critiquing (without the e) and another rather than other. Editing is actually different than proof reading. A good editor should have the ability to look at the whole report and know what information is missing, etc. But I appreciate your humorous response and proofreading my sentence. smiling smiley

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2019 07:04PM by Huggabear.
Why are you anonymous? It will be very difficult to trust you with regards to bias.
Sorry for the late response! I'm not allowed to provide my company name, that was one of their caveats. *shrugs*

If that doesn't work for y'all, that's okay! Just wanted to offer my help.
Well, as I've only worked at two MSCs, I'm interested to learn more about other companies' editing processes and shopper experiences.

I don't think being an editor means I have to be an expert on the entire industry, does it? Lots of companies out there!
Re: Irene_L.A. 18k 9y
Question: how can we join or research your company when we don't know who you work for? This is a Mystery Shoppers forum, and a company name would be appreciated....can you "help" before a report is turned in, just asking.

I was more just offering general help with writing, brainstorming reasons for rejected reports or low scores, providing general editor information that would be relevant to any editor at any MSC, etc.

No worries if it's not useful to you!
?? been so long, really don't know what you want at this time. I am a shopper working for many companies.
Why should you know every company I work for, not understanding your question.

Live consciously....
Like others have said, MSC reps who join the forum have a permanent signature line and often use their real names as part of their forum name, or at least use their real names in their signature line along with the MSC name. You should tell your company about that. Examples of this are ShoppersViewChristine. Here is a link to a thread where you can see how she displays her signature line:

[www.mysteryshopforum.com]
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