Hello. I have applied for a part-time job and have been told that I am very likely to get an interview. All good so far.
I had cancer in 2017 which was treated by a large surgery and I have had no recurrence.
The prospective employer has a policy of guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates. The agent who put me forward for the role is aware of my historical cancer diagnosis and asked whether I would consider myself to have a disability. I replied "No", as my treatment ended in 2017 and the only enduring after-effect on my work is occasional fatigue. I feel I would be cheating someone else if I were to describe myself as disabled, especially as the new role is part-time and I anticipate being able to manage my fatigue around those hours. I seek part-time work as I do not believe I could now work full-time.
The question of disability may come up at interview. I wonder could you advise me how to speak about this subject?
Thanks,
LR.