I applied online, was contacted 10 days later to schedule an interview, and 2 weeks later had the interview. 10 days later I got an email saying the decision will be made once the 2014 budget numbers are in, and the HR person who was in touch with me added me on LinkedIn. However, no more communications came from the company. When I contacted the HR person who scheduled my interview and asked for an update - there was no response.
I feel that the least you can do for people who took the time in the middle of the day and spent money on parking downtown to come see you - is get back to them and let them know of your decision. I think this lack of common courtesy was rude.