If you are looking to earn a little extra income and are prepared to put in some commitment you may be interested in becoming a "mystery shopper". As the name suggests, a mystery shopper is someone who undertakes research for companies on an anonymous basis and is paid a small amount of money for each transaction.

Often it is not a case of actually purchasing a product when you become a mystery shopper, as you will probably be required to simply telephone a call centre to asses the standard of service.

Those who love to shop, listen up! Did you know that there is a way to combine shopping and making money?

Usually shopping and spending money go hand in hand, but as a mystery shopper, you can now shop at your favorite stores and eat at your favorite restaurants and get paid for it.

Here is how it works: Stores and restaurants hire mystery shopping agencies to send mystery shoppers to a specific location and the shopper buys or eats something at the store or restaurant.

They then fill out a report on the staff, service and cleanliness of the place where they were that day.

Being observant and punctual is all that it takes to become a mystery shopper. It is a fast-growing job market, and it is an incredibly easy and fun job to do.

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Most people love to shop, and all people love to eat. Why not shop and eat out and pocket some money in the process?

It is easy to get signed up with a mystery shopping agency, and easier still to do the job. The first assignment can be a little nerve-wracking, but once it is over, you will have all the experience needed to any other type of mystery shopping job.

As a mystery shopper you have the freedom and flexibility to accept or decline any assignment. However, some agencies discourage declining too many assignments, as they see this as unwillingness to work for them.

Mystery shopping really is a win-win job. Freedom, flexibility, eating out and shopping - who could ask for a better job?

About the Author: Earl Taylor is an expert opportunist with 8 years experience as an internet marketer. He is the author of http://careerjobs.bizland.com  His diligent research and precise recommendations has been known to help thousands find profitable work at home jobs and home businesses.