Interviews & disclosure dilema

[MEMsmum]

I've been short-listed for interview for a dream job - part-time, in my field, not far from home, etc. Am avidly reading current and old threads for interview advice but have a dilema - how much information do you disclose in the interview?

I posted in early April when applying for the job asking for advice on whether to mention on my application that I am currently on long-term sick leave (thanks Footstep for the response). My problem is still the same - do I say during the interview that I am in the middle of treatment? My availability for work will be affected until my treatment ends later on in the summer. I can't help feeling that I should be upfront about it.

Any advice?

[MEMsmum]

Hhhmmm, one too many "advices" there!! Actually, probably two too many!!

[flowerybeanbag]

If there is anything that will affect your availability to start work, you will need to mention it yes, and doing so at the interview or perhaps at the second interview would be better. Do you know when they want someone to start? If it's immediately, then 'later on in the summer' is quite a way off.

[MrsMattie]

I think you have to be upfront about it if it is going to affect your availability for work, yes. I'm not sure that you have to give specific details about your illness if that makes you feel uncomfortable, though?

[MEMsmum]

Thanks - will go with my gut instinct and 'fess up. I think they want someone to start asap as it's a job to help alleviate someone elses workload. Will keep my fingers crossed that they can be flexible - I will be able to work some weeks but not others. Thanks once again.