Ghosting after 2 interviews and 1 seemingly positive tryout

ThePurpleKing

I applied for a job as a football coach. I got contacted over indeed by the co owner of the football coaching company and I was told that my interviewer would email me a google meets link for a video interview. I had a positive interview (the interviewer had studied at the college I work at during term time) and then I was asked to come for a second interview and tryout. . I went to the location, but I was a little late as it was unfamiliar and I was not given directions.

When I arrived I thought I was going to get turned away for being late, but I was told not to worry and to join in. He apologized that it wasn’t closer, but it was where he is based today. I had a lot of fun playing football with the kids and working with the team. At the end I was told "you did very well today. I will send you more info on Tuesday"

I didn’t get any calls or see any email on Tuesday so I chased the prospective employer the next day. He apologized for the delay. Asked me if this was the best number to contact me on and told me he would call later at 2:20pm. Again I heard nothing and at the advice of a careers advisor I sent an email to touch base and ask what the outcome of the tryout was.

I have still not had any calls nor seen any replies. I don’t know exactly what’s going on here. Did he forget again or was he subtly ghosting me?

Binky1234

Maybe you could email HR and write something along the lines of this exapmple:

Subject: Job Interview

To whom it may concern, I came for an interview on **/**/2024 for xxxxx, I was interviewed by MR/Mrs xxxx and since then sadly I've heard nothing back and it is with great disappointment that I assume the vacancy has been filled by an other applicant.

If this is the case and it's not too much trouble can you please advise on how I can better my chances within your company. I know I was late for my interview but unfortunately that was outwith my control and I can only apologise for that, I did explain on the day and was told don't worry, but I am kicking myself for this error, especially if it has cost me the chance of my dream job!

If the applicant whom has been successful within the position advertised should not meet your high standards, then may I be so bold as to ask that my application be considered.

Regards

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jimm_Alumni

How long has it been exactly? It feels like they seemed genuinely quite interested so the sudden ghosting seems odd?