Thanks for asking, and I appreciate what those with experience are sharing.
I've been searching the forums trying to find current feedback on this topic of Best Buy audits. While I love MS and have gotten very good feedback on all the reports I've submitted (despite some frustration with editors that give a 9 rather than 10 but fail to provide any explanation or example), not sure whether these all day audits of this big blue box make sense or not.
After reading the 28 pages of requirements before even attempting to qualify, it creates some concern about the time one is required to invest for $85-$95 a day. I'm not sure how this work assignment passes the IC test either, as so many details from hours to the exact garments and earrings you are allowed to wear are dictated. And I agree that if a person has to carry so many items around, not allowing a cross-body bag or some other assistive tool seems to increase difficulty.
Regardless, because I've enjoyed other work in the industry so much, I wondered if this initial off-putting impression was wrong. I am still investigating and looking for examples and feedback from those with recent experience.
Specifically:
How much time is spent in doing prep and pre-work for these audits?
How many total hours do you spend on each audit, including pre-work and off site wrap up/reporting?
Once on site, can the audit (with all the rules not to do tasks before or after certain times, and other tasks only to be completed within a specific time window) be done as instructed, correctly within the day and without requiring follow up visits?
Are the rules regarding clothing and carrying of tools to assist your work (as well as necessary personal items) strictly observed as stated in the lengthy reading I've already done?
All other feedback is warmly welcomed too. I have been firstly focused on trying to see whether it makes sense to travel a minimum of 40 miles each way for the pay if the total time commitment for these audits is in fact well over 8 hours each time, but interested in other qualitative points as well.