How would you describe taking initiative or being proactive? What can you do as a new employee to show initiative: In the first days on the job? In your first month on the job? Human Resource Skills When beginning a new position, there are many expectations outlined in the orientation, training, and employee handbook. For each of the following, describe the general expectation for your field and when you would expect to learn about that idea in your onboarding (orientation, training, employee handbook), listing more than one when appropriate. Dress code: Vacation/Paid Time Off Policy: Sick time: Daily responsibilities: Phone etiquette and expectations: Email etiquette and expectations: Contacting Human Resources