i now realise that some of my total lack of success in interviews over the last 5 years may be due to pd. the stress of interviews has a very bad effect on voice projection and so one comes over as a very quiet person lacking in confidence. but if you were to explain this in an interview would it be beneficial? if the job involves stressful occasions havent you just proved that you arent up to it?
i have resigned my current job and hopefully will have an interview for my final job in 8 or so weeks. its one thing to tell a current employer - but what about a future employer?

any advice?

I don't have any advice turnip, it is I think even more tricky than the Q of whether or not to inform current employer. I would however like to point out that many employers require applicants to complete a medical Q/airre and for the applicant to give authority for their GP to be contacted. Of course this depends on the type of work, and many employers don't bother. I would have thought that to be economical with the truth if required to fill out such a form would be a stress time bomb, and could have repercussions should health become an issue during employment. So maybe if asked be honest, otherwise it is none of their buisness?
I wish you all the best for your forthcoming interview. I know you will be fine

Hi Turnip
I do agree with AB .
Maybe you could also go to the interview process and see how that goes first. Hopefully if your successful and will be, you could tell them about your PD. It is a difficult one! Companies are not supposed to discriminate . You know your capabilities. I wish you all the best Turnip do keep us informed. Regards PB

Say nowt.

If you don't tell them and they find out later, they might think you've been a bit sneaky, and you could lose their trust. Potentially they could call it non-disclosure of relevant facts.

Either way, if you get the job without telling them you'll be permanently worrying about it, and if any symptoms get noticeably worse you'll be in a right panic.

If your old employer knew, your new employer could easily find out anyway, if they phoned for a reference.

Finally, could things like a disabled sticker in your car be a giveaway?

Better to be up front I think, and get brownie points for your honesty.

Good luck!

Ray.

Health questionaires pre-employment are illegal unless there is a justification for them. If you have PD you have a chronic condition that affects your normal daily life and is therefore a disability under the Equality Act. If an employer refuses to employ you BECAUSE OF THE PD he/she is in breach of the equality act and can be sued in an employment tribunal. You do not have to reveal whether you have a medical condition, it is up to you, but I agree with the previous posting that said it would always be on your mind. An employer is required, under the act, to make reasonable adjustments to the job in order to accommodate a person with a "disability".

thanks very much for your replies everyone.

Hi Turnip
I found that when I was interviewing my voice trailed off to a whisper and occasionally had to take a quick intake off breath
I drank a lot of Coffee through the day about 12 cups.
I now drink Sugar free diluting juice and cut back to 4 cups per day
My voice now holds its projection.

K9JLK

HI turnip

Honesty is the best policy. P.D. is no friend and will 'shop' you when you least expect it!

Lin
xx

honesty and fruit juice sound a healthy combination