HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN FOCUS GROUPS

1. Select the market you wish to participate in.

2. Locate the focus group facilities in that market.

3. Find the web site of the facility

4 Those in BOLD CAPS will link you directly to the web site. Others will have the web site address on their listing pasge.

5 Many will have a link to a questionnaire for those who want to participate.

6. Complete the questionnaire and submit it. There is never a charge for this.

Be completely honest when filling out the questionnaire. There are no right or wrong answers. On a day to day basis, facilities have no idea what kinds of people they are going to be asked to recruit, until they have specifications from their clients. One group could be for "male pet owners" and the next could be for "males who don't own pets." You just never know.    

7. And while we are on "nevers"…

"Never #1"  Never pay money to a firm that claims they can get you into focus groups.

"Never #2" Never call the facility or send them e-mails. They will contact you, if they need you.  Contacting them may put you on a "Do Not Recruit" list.

"Never #3" Don't waste your time (or their's) by calling moderators. They do not recruit and have no control over who is called.