Sorry to hear that, you must feel really let down. I feel like compiling a book where people can contribute their experiences with their supervisors. My bet is most will be negative sadly.

Mine is 100 pages. I probably could've got 200 pages but I reduced it dramatically, and only included the very essential things.

First step would be just politely ask them to remove it. Don't give a reason. Just ask for it to be removed. If they refuse, then you can argue that you did not consent to it. I'm sure they will happily remove it.

many congratulations! :) If you can do it, so can the rest of us, you're clearly an inspiration to us all. All the best with your future endeavors

Congrats TreeofLife, I'm really pleased for you, well done!

We have a word count and it has to fit on one page (can be single spaced too). Everyone goes over the word count but keeps it within one page, and they accept that. So I'm going with that. I had a look at theses in our department.

That feedback sounds very helpful - I think I need to use the STAR technique when replying to questions. I also stupidly forgot to say some very important things. I think the more practice I get, the better I'll get at it.

I will definitely ask for feedback. Fingers still crossed though, it could still not be a rejection. I'm trying to be a bit optimistic ;)

You're progressing very well, well done, and I think you deserved those drinks :-)

Haven't heard back yet, but I think I'm expecting a rejection, as it sounded like they were shortlisting on the day. Maybe I am second on the list, and they are waiting for the person that was offered to accept their appointment. Or possibly I have just over thinked it all ;) I am so keen on the role, that I think I will sulk over it for a bit.

yes only ever seen reference list at the end

I feel for you! How is it going?

Hi Tudor, it went OK I think. There wasn't anything unexpected. The questions started with 'Why have you applied for this role?' which is the one you can probably prepare for most. Then they asked questions based on the personal specification provided with the job description (on research skills, subject knowledge etc). I think where I probably could have done better is to have been more sure about what my plans are in the future, and praised myself more, and put my strengths across clearly (like I'm hardworking etc).

I also found that there wasn't really an opportunity to talk about some things that I would have liked to say, but had I had more experience, I could've inserted those things when I was answering any of the questions as it is was indirectly relevant to the question asked (although not directly). I suppose the questions are very open ended; and they don't seem to ask for detail or ask follow up questions, so its really for you to present everything upfront, and sometimes you expect more upfront questions, but they don't come. The questions are scripted, they have 30 mins or so, and its unlikely they'll go off script due to time constraints.

Are you sure he isn't on annual leave?

My supervisor has been on annual leave for 4 weeks, and I know will not reply to emails for another 2 weeks.

Hahahah :-D love the analogy!

Yes you do wonder! The worst thing is they know they can get away with it - and I'm truly fed up with unreplied emails. My supervisor also asked me to consider applying for a fellowship under him, no ways, I'm running a mile!

Thank you, I hadn't thought of that.