Hi everyone!
I've done a tiny bit of dabbling the past few months, but I was unaware then how MANY companies and shops were out there. I wondered how anyone could be successful when all I was seeing was an occasional pretzel shop, and emails saying my requested shops had been given to shoppers with history with the company already.
A few weeks ago I started researching more, and pretty much dove head in, as my school schedule this semester has left a lot of open time, but not in slots that fit into my regular profession's schedule very well. I've been doing so-so thus far. Everything's been approved, so I'm not referring to my quality of work but rather my ability to determine how much time a shop (or really the report!) will take to determine if it's a good rate. I'm guessing that's something that you become more familiar with as time goes by and you learn the company's style and the client's preferences?
I wish I'd found you guys earlier though. I've figured out a lot on my own already, but it's been a time- consuming process. I've learned so much more, so much faster, just reading here the past couple days. And the spreadsheet in the New Shoppers section is a huge help! I'd gone through so many versions of my own that always seemed to be lacking something. Seeing that one was a godsend!