I graduated last year and took a year out to get some lab experience before doing a phd, but it didnt really go as planned. I worked in a lab for a few months but left because of ill health.

I have got a phd interview this wk. Should tell them about my illness or not?

Hi Holly, I'm by no means an expert on the subject but I think you should tell them about the lab work. Leaving because you were ill couldn't be helped and the time you were there you'll have picked up some skills. Besides how will you explain what you did for that year! Regards.

Honesty is always the best policy - unless you've done something really bad.

Thanks for the advice. I think i will tell them. :)

Will this illness affect you again in the near future (during your PhD)?

Hi

I don't know. i am in the process of getting it sorted.

Hi Holly, Sorry to go off the subject a bit but I graduate this summer and am thinking of having a year out, hopefully to get some more lab experience, before I start applying for a PhD. Apart from your illness would you recommend doing this? I'd really appreciate any advice anyone has.
Thanks

Hi Amy

I would recommend it. Although it didn't go as well as I planned it was still a valuable experience. I think its good to have a rest and then you can think about what you really want to do!