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简体中文 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
HOW COULD I BECOME A MYSTERY SHOP EVALUATOR?
DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO REGISTER?
HOW SOON CAN I START CONDUCTING EVALUATIONS?
WHERE WILL I BE DOING EVALUATIONS?
HOW WOULD I FIND OUT ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES?
IF I OFFER TO DO A PROJECT, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RESPONSE?
HOW MANY PROJECTS CAN I HAVE AT ONE TIME?
IF I COMMIT TO A PROJECT BUT HAVE AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
DO YOU RATE THE PERFORMANCE OF EVALUATORS?
HOW MUCH WILL I BE PAID FOR MY WORK?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE PAID MY FEES?
A mystery evaluator is an evaluation service professional who acts like an undercover agent. A typical project involves the evaluation of one of our client’s businesses through in-person visits, telephone calls, web based inquiries, or other means. Typically the evaluator provides his/her objective feedback about the greeting and attitude of store employees, the employee’s knowledge of products and services, and the location’s appearance and product selection. Each project is different because BARE International’s clients all have different needs with their programs. When given a specific project, the evaluator is given a briefing on that particular client’s goals and objectives, including any special requirements the client has communicated to us.
HOW COULD I BECOME A MYSTERY SHOP EVALUATOR?
Individuals age 21 or over (18 or older outside of the US) who have established themselves as independent evaluation service professionals are eligible to perform BARE International projects. To accomplish this, we first recommend that you obtain a tax id number from the IRS. You may either create a business or simply use your own name. The process is simple, fast, and free. By establishing yourself as an independent professional in this manner, you are working for yourself and therefore able to market your services to other mystery shopping companies as you desire.
Once you establish your independent business, you should register your services with BARE International in order to receive notices about upcoming opportunities. To register with BARE, you will complete an online registration and agree to BARE’s working relationship terms and conditions.
DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO REGISTER?
No. There are no fees to register your services with BARE. In fact, If you see offers from other organizations stating that there is a fee to sign up with them in order to get mystery shops, BEWARE. This is not an accepted or standard practice for legitimate companies like BARE.
HOW SOON CAN I START CONDUCTING EVALUATIONS?
As soon as your registration is complete, you can log into our site and check the Project Board for any available projects. Be aware that projects usually have firm deadlines, so be sure to read all the details before offering to do projects that interest you.
WHERE WILL I BE DOING EVALUATIONS?
Our clients represent a wide range of industries and locations and have needs across the USA and globally. It is likely you will find opportunities near you. As an independent professional, you control where and how often you evaluate.
HOW WOULD I FIND OUT ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES?
If you elect in your Evaluator Profile to “Get Project Offer Emails” we will generally send you emailed alerts about available projects in your area. You can also search the Project Board by zip code, state, and country to find opportunities. The Project Board will always have the most up-to-date listing of opportunities across the globe.
IF I OFFER TO DO A PROJECT, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RESPONSE?
We process offers for projects on a daily basis. You should receive a confirmation via email within 48 hours or so if your bid was accepted. Check your email often!
HOW MANY PROJECTS CAN I HAVE AT ONE TIME?
As an independent evaluator, this is really up to you. We always communicate to you what our clients expect in terms of quality reports and project timeliness. If their expectations are not met by a particular evaluator, we reserve the right to go with another one.
IF I COMMIT TO A PROJECT BUT HAVE AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Contact the Project Manager in charge of that project as soon as you possible can so that another evaluation service professional can be located to take the work.
DO YOU RATE THE PERFORMANCE OF EVALUATORS?
Sort of. We rate each project as it comes in on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the highest) against the expectations of the client. This is our own system for determining which evaluators we can count on to deliver the best products for our clients. Evaluators who consistently produce high quality work are in the highest demand.
HOW MUCH WILL I BE PAID FOR MY WORK?
BARE pays out a wide range of fees for projects performed by evaluators. Most evaluators take between $5-$35 per project depending on the scope, difficulty, and time commitment involved in each project. Our clients typically have a fee range in mind for their projects. Their proposed fees – which evaluators may accept or decline – are communicated to the evaluator community via the project board. Earnings are therefore under the control of the individual evaluator.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE PAID MY FEES?
BARE pays on a 30-day net cycle. Checks are usually cut between the 15th and 20th of each month and one payment is usually issued for all services rendered during the previous month. Electronic funds transfer is available if you prefer.