Worried a long-term sickness absence could affect interview offer

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I had a period of long term sick this year and have an upcoming interview. I’m scared if I get an offer it will be withdrawn when my absence is disclosed.

Absence was mental health related. I sought treatment and had a successful phased return and have now been back for a few months with 1 further day of absence due to a migraine.

I’m not 100% better. But now well enough to be in work. I just can’t help shake the worry my chances will be ruined by my absence.

Any experiences of getting a job during the same academic year of a long term absence welcomed.

Hi OP. Someone I know took 6 months off and still managed to find 3 different jobs and ended up working close to her home!

This is reassuring. Was she asked about her absence by any of the jobs? Or was it a career break rather than long term sickness?

It was long term absence and she wasn’t asked about it.