How about something a little more concrete?
Suppose the position I'm applying for is a computer technician whose: (1) job duties would include "installing, modifying, troubleshooting and making minor repairs to personal computer hardware and software systems, investigating and resolving software and hardware problems of computer users and providing technical assistance and training to system users, in addition to troubleshooting, TCP/IP, network related issues, research using the Internet and manuals for most IT related issues," (2) minimum education would be HS diploma, A+, N+, 1-year related work experience and (3) two years working as help desk/technical support in computer field with "current in-depth knowledge" in Win98/2k/XP, MSO and photoshop/illustrator (though I am a beginner/intermed in the adobe.)
I would even go so far as to say that my "personal" (Win95/98/2k/XP, 1993-present) and "professional" (Win95/98, 1999-2000) experiences would roughly fit the first description on a small-size level, while my education would exceed the HS diploma, certifications and MSO.
My last "professional" experience was in a SoHo (1999-2000.) However, I fear that would count against me.
So, in light of that, hypothetically as an employer how much would my "personal" experience be applicable to my resume and would you at all consider me a prospective employee?