Cellus

It depends.

Not meaning to mince words but when you refer to "personal" experience I assume that means non-work/self/unemployed experience? If you have the education asked for (it is important to note that in many cases "rough equivalents" are not acceptable, and when asked employers really do look for those specific certifications - high school mind as well be moot, as that is to be expected for any position above simple labour these days and is a given, and MS Office is basically asking if you know how to use a word processor and possibly spreadsheets, though if asked to troubleshoot Office issues, they may be more demanding). Also if you are actually worried about your past work experience counting against you, well then there obviously are issues about that, isn't there? It should also be noted (and recall I haven't seen this actual resume) your last actual work experience was 8 years ago.

I honestly can't say, as a prospective employer, without seeing the whole kit and caboodle (resume and cover letter, as well as possibly an interview). Beyond that I would say give it your best shot as an application is an application is an application, and certainly beats the heck out of not trying at all.

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