I have been getting excited on Twitter because I have forked out for a fancy new microphone for my new Podcast The Money Coven (keep updated on Twitter and Facebook). The reason I mention this is because I was telling everyone how I managed to get the microphone totally free thanks to the JobSpotter app.
It occurred to me that even though I’m always talking about it on social media and have even written about it for the papers – I’ve never actually mentioned it on my blog. So here we go – you NEED the Job Spotter app because I have made nearly £150 in the easiest way ever (and I hate money-making apps).
What is Job Spotter?
So you know job adverts in shop windows? Well, Indeed.co.uk, which is the biggest job site in the world – wanted to find a way to get all those little job adverts on their site.
Once you spot a job sign (the more rubbish it looks, the better), open the app and take a snap of the sign, and the shop front. It takes 10 seconds tops, but you need to make sure you don’t include people in the picture. I literally just take a picture of the name of the shop which is usually high enough to bypass all the people.
Once you’ve submitted the job advert, you’ll be given some points which equal pennies. For a really good one (handwritten and in a quiet area), you can get over 100 points (so more than £1). For something standard such as Starbucks, you’ll get around 30 points (30p).
How much can you make?
This, of course, depends on where you live, and how many job adverts you spot.
I live in London and find the app very addictive. I like to go on walks to different areas finding jobs which gets me out of the house as well as making money. When it was first launched, I spent one hour walking around Tooting and managed to make over £30.
So far I’ve made over £140 and I promise you – it’s the easiest thing in the world. You can also do it abroad and repeat job adverts if they are still up 30 days later.
I was talking to a friend on Twitter who has made 400 Australian dollars since the app was launched earlier this year.
HOWEVER: What you need to know is that you don’t get cash – you get Amazon gift cards, which isn’t ideal – but considering you can buy everything, including groceries at Amazon, it’s not the end of the world
I plan to pay for all my Christmas presents with the Job Spotter app (though pretty much have to start again thanks to the microphone!).
Have you been using Job Spotter? How much have you made so far? Let me know in the comments.
I’ve been using it since you mentioned it on social media and few months ago and it’s ace!
Have paid for several bday presents with my Amazon vouchers and planning to do the same as you and save for xmas 🙂
I have downloaded this app. I was out shopping this morning and took 3 photos. So far 2 have been approved and £1.50 up
Great post thank you.
What an awesome idea, I did wonder why there was suddenly so many little job adverts on indeed.
I’m really excited about this app! I’ve been spotting job adverts everywhere recently because I’ve been looking out for a friend. May as well get paid for it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve never heard of this app but it sounds great. We have a few local shops nearby who have those advertisement boards so I’m definitely going to give this a go. Thanks Lotty !
I live in Wales and have made £43.22 on the app since April 19th. I’ve already cashed out £10.36 before that 🙂 The app is great. Little bugbear that I have though is that if you post more than sign from a store each time it marks one even if its a different sign as a duplicate. The point system also confuses me as the points don’t always seem consistent and it varies how much you actually get credited. Lowest points score I’ve had is 5 but highest has been 121 so it does vary. Good little earner especially when you’ve just moved in a flat and need furniture.
Points make prizes or so they say
I have made £25 in only 3 weeks but I totally agree with Stacey. I had a few rejections classed as duplicates. One was for a hardware store that had 2 jobs. One for 16 hours per week and one for 25 hours per week but they were classed as duplicates. Then a pharmancy had 3 dfferent ads for jobs (same store) and one was also classed as duplicate! Still £25 for nothing is good news. That is only walking around my local areas and not even seeking out job adverts. A great app and now I have recommened it to several of my friends.
I am loving this app, I downloaded last night and have already made £5 from verifying … what is the contest about?
Been using it just when I go to different villages, as I am rural, but in 3 months I have made about £50. Not to shabby as they say.
I have been using this app and love it, I live in a small town so don’t get many chances to see job adverts. But have made a little bit over the months when popping into a larger town/city. Does anyone know how to make more money by verifying other people posts. I click on them and got to 7% but that took forever. Not sure what there is to gain from it, any one know?
I don’t know if this is true for all of the Amazon sites, but you can use Amazon gift cards to buy other gift cards. I often buy them for restaurants like Subway or Taco Bell. Even if you can’t do this, it’s an Amazon gift card. You should be able to use it on something.
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