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7 Reasons to Become a Mystery Shopper

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.

Have you ever dreamed of being able to shop, dine and even have a spa experience all for free? Look no further than Service Scan Evaluations Ltd, a well-regarded market research company, specialising in mystery shopping. The company are currently looking to recruit new mystery shoppers in Exeter. The mystery visits are predominately to restaurants, bars and hotels, but their clients also include golfing venues, spas and karaoke bars.

This week HCX are here to give you the top 7 perks of being a mystery shopper

1. Freebies

The main perks of mystery shopping are of course the freebies! Service Scan Evaluations Ltd. offer a range of visits from spa treatments, to hotel visits, to three course meals for two (including a bottle of wine, of course).

2. Try something new

Mystery visits also give students the chance to try something new that they might not normally be able to afford, whether that is a day at the races, or simply a risky dish on a menu.

3. Flexibility

You can choose how often you want to do visits and when you want to do them, which makes mystery shopping the perfect job for fitting around university deadlines. There is no set amount of visits to do once you sign up.

4. Visits across the UK

If you don’t feel like you have much free time during term, that’s not a problem. Service Scan has a range of clients across the UK, so if you have a bit of spare time during the Easter break and you’re looking for something to do, why not go on a mystery visit?

5. Treat a friend

Low on money? It’s a common problem amongst students. However, as a mystery shopper, treating a friend for their birthday or taking a partner on a date night is do-able. Mystery visits cover the costs of two people, so you can write a report instead of paying the bill.

6. Your opinion counts

Hate being given bad customer service? Well, this is your chance to do something about it. Being mystery shopper means writing valued reports that will be used to improve the service and food you receive when you are dining out.

7. Useful work experience

Being a mystery shopper can be a CV booster, demonstrating work experience alongside your degree. By mystery shopping you are collecting market research and working to a deadline. You are demonstrating that you are accurate and observant, are able to follow a brief, and can write clearly, logically and succinctly.

From useful work experience opportunities to freebies, there really are no downsides to mystery shopping. If you are interested, why not complete the quick and easy application form now at http://shoppers.service-scan.com.

Deputy Editor for Culture at Her Campus Exeter. I am a final year student studying Classics and German at the University of Exeter.