"I don’t believe that there is one correct answer for this, as it is different for each candidate. It very much depends on how comfortable you feel disclosing the relevant information and whether your mitigating circumstances can be explained simply.
I would probably opt for the less is more approach and use language such as “family issues”, “medical reasons” and “bereavement in the family” for example. You can then use your interview to go into further detail if necessary."
Leah Caprani - JLD Executive Committee Member