Want to leave past behind

Dear James, Do you have any advice on finding work when you have a caution?

- James Innes, best-selling careers author and founder of The CV Centre, solves your work problems...

It happened in 2006 when I was defending myself from an assault. I regret it deeply and it's affected my career because I never even seem to get an interview. I always declare it. I've also just recovered from cancer and been given the all-clear. Will this affect my employability?

Kay, 42, from Nuneaton, Warks