Depends on the network and company. You get “has anyone worked at Acme Corp? What was it like?” And “I was there 5 years ago. Things were great in the foo depar

Depends on the network and company. You get “has anyone worked at Acme Corp? What was it like?” And “I was there 5 years ago. Things were great in the foo department, but my friends in the bar department said the VP there did baz. Things may have changed since then, though. LMK if you want me to put you in touch with someone who still works there.” The networks also often share salary information.