How do you list your high school major on a job application?

When filling out a job application, do you need to list a major if you're currently in high school? I'm applying for part-time jobs and I wonder how to handle this on my applications.

Generally speaking, high school students don't have a "major" in the same sense as college students do, so it isn't usually expected for you to list a major on job applications as a high school student. However, if there's a particular area you've focused on more heavily, such as math or science, you could mention that if you think it's relevant to the position you're applying for.

When filling out your education section on a job application, you can simply put your high school name and the years you've attended or, if you've graduated, the graduation date. If there's a question on the application where you feel mentioning a particular area of focus would be beneficial (maybe you've taken multiple advanced courses in a certain area, for example), then it might be worth noting. Just be sure to clarify that it’s a concentration or focus, not a post-secondary major.

Remember, when applying for part-time jobs as a high school student, things like showing you are responsible and dependable, perhaps with references or a record of consistent extracurricular involvement, could often be more important than a specific area of academic focus.

Best of luck with your job applications!