This applies to pretty much any company hiring for any position. That's why I withhold my education when applying for McD's, Wally World, etc. That makes no sense either. Put it in context and give them a reason to hire you and you will get the job. It is really that simple This does not work for McD's, Wally World, or Pizza Hut applications. There are a few others that I can't remember at the moment. Education, work history, references, criminal history, questionnaire. They don't ask for, and do not provide a space for, skills, goals, experiences, awards, or projects. These really aren't "entry level" jobs, they're just minimum wage shit jobs. Now, if the application does have space for skills, experiences, goals, etc., then yeah I'm going to tell them my education and how I can be beneficial to their business. Number one way to fail in any application is to just fill out a form, that isn't even applying IMO. For a real job, something you can start/make a career out of, you are right. For the minimum wage shit jobs, an application form is plenty.