What’s one outdated piece of job-seeking advice you wish candidates would stop following? Like... the whole “never apply on the company site” or “keep your resume to one page” thing. What else are we due to let go of in 2025?

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I have received my first offer letter which they wanted me to accept by e- signing it and after i did that they have sent out form 11 and other documents to be filled in 2 days.
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My joining date would be after my notice period which is usually 2 months.
Should I share the person details and form 11 they asked for now itself?
Will it be a problem if i don't wish to join the company later?

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