2 app questions about experience/ECs

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1) I played 2 instruments (each for about 7-8 years, from age 4 to 18) in the past, but not in the last few years. I wouldn't be that great if I had to play right now, but I used to be pretty good. Is it okay for me to include this under manual dexterity? I would include the years I played so I don't give the false impression that I'm currently playing. Playing more than half my life was a pretty significant commitment, and I figured it would show I'm capable of good hand skills even though I'm out of practice now. Yes/No?

2) I volunteered once to help give oral cancer screenings. I wasn't allowed to give the screenings myself, but I helped record the results, observed the dentists, talked to the people getting screenings / answered their questions, etc. Would that go under dental experience or volunteer/community service? Or should I enter it under both sections?
 
TurkTurkleton said:
1) I played 2 instruments (each for about 7-8 years, from age 4 to 18) in the past, but not in the last few years. I wouldn't be that great if I had to play right now, but I used to be pretty good. Is it okay for me to include this under manual dexterity? I would include the years I played so I don't give the false impression that I'm currently playing. Playing more than half my life was a pretty significant commitment, and I figured it would show I'm capable of good hand skills even though I'm out of practice now. Yes/No?

2) I volunteered once to help give oral cancer screenings. I wasn't allowed to give the screenings myself, but I helped record the results, observed the dentists, talked to the people getting screenings / answered their questions, etc. Would that go under dental experience or volunteer/community service? Or should I enter it under both sections?
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1. put this under manual dexterity. i am too out of practice, but if i would want to start again, it would be easy to quickly pick up the instruments

2. i would put this under dental experience. i wouldnt put the same thing in both cause it seems like youre just trying to fill space
 
1. I would be careful, I wouldn't put anything that you can't easily do/explain. If you list is as something you have done in the past, it would probably be safest.

2. definitely dental experience, and a cool one too.
 
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