Not entirely an online activity, the Internet has opened the doors to participate in this form of work by keeping those interested up to date on job openings and making it relatively easy to submit work and receive payment. How does it work? Stores hire outside companies to come in and evaluate their workforce. Those companies in turn hire you to shop the stores as a regular customer. While shopping, you are also evaluating the staff, the stores cleanliness, speed of service, and several other detailed factors.
Once you accept a job, you are given a budget to spend, along with a set fee to complete the job. Most companies offer anywhere from five to fifty dollars to complete the review along with the stipend to spend. The downfall is that most companies require you to spend your own money upfront, and then reimburse you when you submit your receipts and completed evaluation. The upside is you are also able to keep the merchandise except in rare cases where part of the evaluation incorporates a return into their review.
Web Content Writer
Every website requires someone to provide content. Much of the time, that is staff or a defined group of people. However, oftentimes, even companies whose content is produced mostly in-house will hire freelance writers to fill everything from gaps to complete columns. The quickest way to find out if a site is hiring is to check out their sites info button or FAQ page. Some sites will even post that they are currently looking for freelance writers. Be professional when approaching such sites, and follow guidelines as put forth. With many people looking for this type of work, companies can be choosy when hiring. For this reason, make sure to apply only if you are willing to submit your best work you can provide.