Shopping for Teenagers Boys

The old persistent stereotype is that boys don’t shop. Especially teenage boys, who in the movies have to be dragged to the mall to buy things like shoes and clothes. Of course, it’s simply not the truth. Boys may shop for different things to girls, and can shop in different ways, but they still go to malls and they still buy things with their hard earned cash. And when it comes to being a mystery shopper, it’s not just a job for the girls - boys still get all the benefits of being paid to do things like seeing movies and eating out.

As a matter of fact, because there are more females registered as mystery shoppers, male shoppers are often in high demand. There are some things a girl secret shoppers just can’t do. She can’t check out the male bathrooms to see if they are kept clean and well stocked, she can’t go into the male change rooms, and she’d look pretty strange asking a sales assistant in a men’s clothing store to pick out some different styles and sizes to try on. Some stores actually ask for specific types of people to take assignments. Hardware stores and businesses that sell electronic devices and media are often looking for male shoppers. Companies who hire mystery shoppers like to have all types of people on their lists so they can give out the job straight away. Of course, you’re not just limited to the male only jobs! There’s no reason why most assignments can’t be done by someone of either gender. Mystery shopping is a great job for teenage boys.

All the benefits of mystery shopping for teenagers apply equally to boys and girls. One of the best things about it is that you choose which assignments you take. That means you don’t have to shop when you’d rather not, and you can pick the kind of benefits you’re most interested in getting - money, discounts, free merchandise or a mixture. If you’re a teenage boy interested in making some extra money, having fun and still enjoying your freedom, mystery shopping for teenagers is definitely something to consider!

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Tips for Teen Girl Secret Shoppers

Mystery shopping is an exciting way for a teen girl to earn some cash and often get free stuff as well. So how do teen girl secret shoppers land their first job? Here are 10 tips to get you off to a flying start.

1) Know what companies are looking for in a mystery shopper. We’ve listed a number of them here. They want people with great English skills, who are good observers with an eye to detail. Show them that you’ve got what it takes and make sure your application contains no typos, spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.

2) Ask around! Research the companies that you’re thinking of applying with online. Check out the mystery shopping forum on volition. There are lots of forums for mystery shoppers. Join one and see what other people have to say. Is the business a good employer? Do they give out lots of assignments? Will they pay you on time?

3) Apply for many different companies. As a mystery shopper you are an independent contractor and not an employee of any particular business so you can register with as many places as you like. Registering with lots of providers increases your chances of getting work, and increases the amount of money you can earn!

4) Are you planning a trip over the summer break but would still like to get into secret shopping? Find companies that work in the area you will be going and register with them. Don’t forget, you can choose when you work, so you’ll still get your holiday.

5) Don’t be lazy and only apply to companies with easy online application forms. Teen girl secret shoppers who want to get more work, with more money and free stuff, should also register with the companies who ask for a resume and an interview. Often companies who have the hardest registrations give the most rewarding jobs.

6) Think about what jobs you are willing to take. Would you accept less well paying assignments in order to build up a reputation? If so, you can register with companies who pay less and get more experience. Companies who give jobs with more money tend to want to hire people who already know what they’re doing.

7) Keep looking for new opportunities. There are always more companies forming and looking to hire their own secret shoppers. Perhaps put aside a little time each week for searching out new places you can register.

8) Be patient. Don’t give up if at first it takes a while for the assignment offers to come in. There are lots of people who want to be mystery shoppers, and companies often give work to current shoppers they already know they can trust to do a job well. Don’t worry, keep trying and you will certainly get there!

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