I grew up in Switzerland and I remember that for our very first application right after school, for apprenticeships, we should put the names and jobs of our par

I grew up in Switzerland and I remember that for our very first application right after school, for apprenticeships, we should put the names and jobs of our parents on it... Out of interest I searched and read a guide and lo and behold, it is no longer recommended for anyone - except for applying for apprenticeships.