Asking for the manager's name-how?
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And if it's not posted. I ask who the manager is because I have a daughter, friend etc. Who wants to interview for a job there and want to know who they should ask for when they come by to apply.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2023 07:04PM by foodluvr.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2023 07:04PM by foodluvr.
I've done these audit for years and the names didn't use to be as easy to find as they are now that the stores are short of staff; Service Award is correct the manager's name and photo is almost always posted at the front of the store with a recruiting poster. Some of my regular stores also have the managers name posted in the restroom.
If you do have to ask; I found when I just asked for the manager's name the employee would look panicked because they assumed something was wrong instead I found a positive reason to ask for the name i.e. "The employees are always so nice here, could you tell me the manager's name I'd like to write a comment on the great service"
If you do have to ask; I found when I just asked for the manager's name the employee would look panicked because they assumed something was wrong instead I found a positive reason to ask for the name i.e. "The employees are always so nice here, could you tell me the manager's name I'd like to write a comment on the great service"
You could always call the store after you leave and ask whoever answers the phone who the manager is on duty. Or you can do it when you arrive in the parking lot before coming inside. Also @foodluvr suggestion works well too.
I will ask an employee for the manager's name because my next door neighbor is wanting to apply for a job.
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@ServiceAward
I don't do this particular shop. I was talking about in general. I will call ahead or after. I will even have my spouse call at times. I have done the "job applicant" role play as well.
I don't do this particular shop. I was talking about in general. I will call ahead or after. I will even have my spouse call at times. I have done the "job applicant" role play as well.
I do just what others have suggested: ask for the manager's name because my son/daughter, etc., wants to apply for a job and wants to come in in person.
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I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.
I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.
I did not need the bank manager's name as it was targeted. However, I did notice his name on the entry door. When I asked for him, he appeared and asked why I specified him/knew his name. Said I read his name on the door. Was so proud if myself, lol.
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?
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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?
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/02/2023 07:47AM by drdoggie00.
@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?
It's auditing certain racks to see how many items are in the right size section. And it doesn't take long but it totally depends on what sections are on the audit for the period.
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.
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
@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.
No, it's not worth taking at $18, and a paltry $3 more would not make a differences. I did one of these shops, and that was enough to convince me that, yes, they do take a long time, and no, it is not possible to do these shops covertly without the store employees being aware you are a mystery shopper. Perhaps is the store was extremely crowded with other customers, it could be done covertly, but the act of counting and documenting mismarked sizes, etc. takes too long.
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.
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.
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
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.
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
Waaay back in the day I asked one of their co-workers if the person I talked to was seeing someone. They said, “Jennifer”?
Some store receipts have the manager's full name on them.
I sign up for these through the MSC's website and can preview the categories before accepting the job. If the jobs is counting clothes on the rack it takes me about 30 minutes if the job includes shoes I add 15 minutes; there is more reaching/bending counting shoes. What I like about these shops is the schedule is fairly flexible and I'm not interested in doing lengthy reports, with these I go in do the work, answer 6 questions and I'm done.
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"
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
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"
That's weird that they aren't all included. You normally see that with franchises. I would have thought all these stores were corporate-owned. Maybe not.
I've thought about asking for a copy of the guidelines, but at base + $3, it hasn't been worth the bother.
I've thought about asking for a copy of the guidelines, but at base + $3, it hasn't been worth the bother.
@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.
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
Thanks everyone for the tips and discussion!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/05/2023 04:12PM by TMH1.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/05/2023 04:12PM by TMH1.
I've done just one of these, and it took me a long time. I understand they get easier the more you do, but I'd still never do one for $18. The report is easy, though. I'd probably do one local to me if it were $30 or $35, but my two local stores haven't had these in ages.
I learn something new every day, but not everyday!
I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.
I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.
Indeed, they aren't all handled by the same MSC. I just stumbled onto the one that y'all see that shows the categories before you accept the shop. So nice that they do that.
@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"
If your path dictates you walk through hell, do it as though you own the place. -unknown
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