Want a job making music playlists for Google? Pass the Susan Boyle test first

Google Play's global streaming lead Peter Asbill talks curation, Apple Music and why wannabe playlisters must 'check their ego at the door'

"We make curators take the Susan Boyle test. We ask these people - and remember, these are music geeks, they're really seriously into music - to please put together a playlist that features Susan Boyle, that you think a Susan Boyle fan would love. If they can't do that ""

You can add another layer to the legend of Google job interviews, although the SuBo test is entirely serious. If the thought of such a task appals you, chances are you won't be getting a job on the playlist team at the company's streaming service, Google Play Music.