HR here is abysmal, it's true
but it's the scientist themselves that makes the decision and lets you know; getting the job offer is usually hassle-free, it's all the paperwork and faffing that comes afterwards that's a ballache.
(berk, Wed 8 Jun 2011, 15:18, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

We've done exactly the opposite of what you wanted.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 8 Jun 2011, 15:27, Reply)

mwahahahahahaha

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jun 2011, 15:43, Reply)

they won't have made a decision yet
they will still be arguing about whose account the coffee and biscuits should be charged to.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 8 Jun 2011, 15:58, Reply)

I was interviewing for a research technician post
us lowly types are not offered coffee and biscuits at interview.
(berk, Wed 8 Jun 2011, 16:03, Reply)