"It's rare to be given some time to learn the ropes before jumping into a new project, so I definitely appreciate it. The first thing I would find out is the PM tool that we will be using and allocate time to learn it. If I'm already familiar with it, I'll ask for company templates. Another item on my list would be to look at any process maps and/or documentation that exist so I can get an idea of how well the project management office operates. Lastly, if there are any project meetings or kickoffs that I can be a part of, I would also want to observe so I can see what the standards are for project managers."