Coldstone auditions

A while ago I wrote two posts wherein I discussed my feelings about Coldstone's tip songs. Now, regarding a comment to the latter post--and apparently confusing me for the former Coldstone employee--a reader writes,

Just out of curiosity what happens at the audition? And when it comes to singing is it based on talent or more on your willingness to make a spectacle of yourself?

Without even looking into it, I would say "willingness to make a spectacle," because that's what Coldstone's tip songs are all about.

No surprise, then: that's what Coldstone managers are looking for, too.

"We wait until we have six or more (applicants), and then we invite them to an audition," Self said.

In these auditions, applicants must go through ice-breaker exercises.

"After they have become comfortable with each other, they break up into groups and either write a song or use one that we already have and perform a skit based on that," he said. "Mostly, we are looking for people who are willing to be personable, not necessarily good singers."

So there you have it. Research proves that Coldstone wants workers with a sprinkle of musical talent and a large scoop of self-esteem.




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