@TMH1 wrote:
Thinking about taking a sizing audit but it requires getting the manager's name. I am not new to mystery shops but am stumped as to how to ask for the manager's name without being asked why I'd need it. Any suggestions?
@hbbigdaddy wrote:
the manager is on duty.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
You mean these are covert? I've never done one (obviously) because the "625 items" scared me off. I'm surprised that they're referring to it as an "audit" when it's not overt.
I guess they expect you to remain anonymous while you're in the store for a couple of hours, counting items in department after department?
What exactly is the "sizing" aspect of this? Are you straightening the racks and putting the sizes in the right spots?
@drdoggie00 wrote:
You mean these are covert? I've never done one (obviously) because the "625 items" scared me off. I'm surprised that they're referring to it as an "audit" when it's not overt.
I guess they expect you to remain anonymous while you're in the store for a couple of hours, counting items in department after department?
What exactly is the "sizing" aspect of this? Are you straightening the racks and putting the sizes in the right spots?
I can see where that may give you pause. I doubt anybody would think otherwise if they saw me rifling through a pile of men's drawers. So, is this worth taking at $18? Or should I hold out for at least the $3 bonus? That's all I've ever seen it bonused to in my area.@ServiceAward wrote:
Yes, they are covert. It does not take as long as you might think. I normally am done in about 30 minutes. It might be more or less as it does depend on the categories. All you do is mark the number of items that are not in the correct spot. I find the shops easy and straight forward. I'm a dude though, so if there is a category I'm uncomfortable with (e.g. youth girls' undergarments), I won't take on those jobs. I could probably do it and nobody would give it a second thought nowadays, but I've just not worked up the guts. I've not gotten that desperate for money -- yet.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
I can see where that may give you pause. I doubt anybody would think otherwise if they saw me rifling through a pile of men's drawers. So, is this worth taking at $18? Or should I hold out for at least the $3 bonus? That's all I've ever seen it bonused to in my area.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
I can see where that may give you pause. I doubt anybody would think otherwise if they saw me rifling through a pile of men's drawers. So, is this worth taking at $18? Or should I hold out for at least the $3 bonus? That's all I've ever seen it bonused to in my area.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm curious about this. Do you email the scheduler before accepting the shop to see which departments are involved?
The store here gets a $3 bonus, and then sits there for several weeks until it's either removed or somebody takes it. I'd do it for $40, but $21 doesn't move the needle.
Huh. I've never seen the categories listed anywhere. On another thread, somebody said shoes were the worst. Maybe I'll look into it after the holidays. Thanks for your help.@ServiceAward wrote:
[You can see the categories before accepting.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
Huh. I've never seen the categories listed anywhere. On another thread, somebody said shoes were the worst. Maybe I'll look into it after the holidays. Thanks for your help.@ServiceAward wrote:
[You can see the categories before accepting.
They just put my local store back on the job board with the usual $3 bonus. I can never see what the categories are, just this:@ServiceAward wrote:
You can see the categories before accepting.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
They just put my local store back on the job board with the usual $3 bonus. I can never see what the categories are, just this:@ServiceAward wrote:
You can see the categories before accepting.
"[store name redacted] Sizing Audits $18 Pay You will count and size merchandise in the 5 categories listed on the audit form, counting 125 items in each category for a total of 625 items, using the back-up category only if needed. Specific categories provided in the guidelines. I look forward to working with you Anna Keeble"
@724PM wrote:
I went and double checked the website and the MSC where I am posts in the job description a link to "click to download your assigned sizing categories" so you can see what the categories are before accepting the work. It could be the schedulers don't all post work the same way or it may be a contract with different MSC. There are about 12 stores I can shop within 30 miles west and south of me, the store closest to me is 13 miles north but I asked and the scheduler said it is not under their contract. I've not been able to find who the MSC is for the stores closest to me.
@724PM wrote:
I went and double checked the website and the MSC where I am posts in the job description a link to "click to download your assigned sizing categories" so you can see what the categories are before accepting the work. It could be the schedulers don't all post work the same way or it may be a contract with different MSC. There are about 12 stores I can shop within 30 miles west and south of me, the store closest to me is 13 miles north but I asked and the scheduler said it is not under their contract. I've not been able to find who the MSC is for the stores closest to me.
@drdoggie00 wrote:
They just put my local store back on the job board with the usual $3 bonus. I can never see what the categories are, just this:@ServiceAward wrote:
You can see the categories before accepting.
"[store name redacted] Sizing Audits $18 Pay You will count and size merchandise in the 5 categories listed on the audit form, counting 125 items in each category for a total of 625 items, using the back-up category only if needed. Specific categories provided in the guidelines. I look forward to working with you Anna Keeble"