I've been struggling with the interview stages of recruitment process, to secure my first job. My Dad has cancer and is beginning treatment soon. I don't know if it could be a contributing factor, like some sort of distraction.
I'm kind of relating it back to when I failed all of my AS Level exams, while my aunt had cancer. (Mocks seemed to go OK and previously I had been completely fine with GCSE exams on higher tier papers).
Has anyone else had this? Or know of some relationship between these situations?
I have no idea if there is any specific relationship between this but I know that stressful situations can cause this problem.
I come from an education background (Further Education) and over my years I had students who had family going through cancer and they did find that the anxiety of the situation did make a difference to various aspects of life……. including preparing and going to interviews.
It would be good for you talk this through so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
