Becoming a product tester is something that is being done for years. In fact, while the product tester "community" is considerably small, it is one of the most established and legitimate ways to earn cash and get cool stuff. In general, you could become a product tester in two (2) ways:

- Hunting online. This is probably the easiest things that you could do to find tons of opportunities to check on the latest products that are going to be released by established brands. If you are basically new to this “industry”, it is naturally for you to just be concerned about the things that you’ve heard or even read, such as getting irritated from a number skin products that were sent her way. Let me tell you this: it is best that you check hundreds of online marketplaces that are being used by established food and cosmetic brands that utilize online product testing to test the waters: that is, if the consumer feedback for their product would be worth launching at all. Become a product tester by looking for established online marketplaces that are dedicated to help these brands get honest feedback on their products.

- Invitation only. This opportunity is basically what we call as the “exclusive club” for product testers. This opportunity would be more difficult for you to scout. In fact, one of the qualifications of becoming a part of this group is by being one of their previous product testers. The fastest way to get in the club: sign up for opportunities online.

The Real Score: The Product Testing Industry

Here’s the fact: you could not easily nab a thousand bucks just by signing up to become a product tester. Well, unless, really you want to become a lab rat: that is, those that are being used to check whether their animal tested products could yield the same effects to human. While that “opportunity” is true, that is not something I would not recommend for you to do. There are serious implications in testing drugs that are manufactured by known brands. And, you have to know it – and be prepared for it.

Getting the latest products first. On the lighter note, becoming a product tester is something that you could do if you want to be ahead the rest of the pack. For the ladies, getting the latest lip color by the brands that they love is like getting an instant makeover. Most established brands like Mary Kay and even L’Oreal are giving away products just to get what you really think about their products. And let me tell you this: these lipsticks and eau de toilette are not yet launched in the market. The added perk there: you get your nose in first – literally.

Real stuff for free. If you’ve been saving for a brand new Balance shoes, why not get it just for free. But the catch: you have to give your feedback about the shoes. A 250-word real consumer feedback isn’t that bad to get this really cool stuff. What else could you get from becoming a product tester: all pre-released gadgets like digital cams, phones, games, and other products that go way beyond your imagination.

How To Become A Product Tester

Two popular companies that are taking on new applicants are HP and Vindale Research. Both are trusted companies.

HP Product Testing: Sign up for both their beta and delta test for their imaging and printing products. Simply join their panel and you could get to bring home an HP All-in-One imaging and printing product that you could run as long as the test procedure would tell you. The range of products you could test includes digital cameras, printers, photo printers, fax machines, and even copiers.

Vindale Research: A broker that large multinationals use to find new product testers. Join their product a get selected to test products.

We recommend joining both programs to become a product tester right away!