Answered by Phil, Hiring Expert at Merck & Co., Inc., on Monday, October 23, 2017
Great question. In my experience, employers are looking for a brief, high level description of your role, contributions and successes. Be sure to use universal language versus present company acronyms for clarity. Also, your profile is an opportunity to highlight your interests and career goals. Use the profile as an opening for a conversation for which you can further present more detail from your resume. LinkedIn is really meant as a stepping stone for a more personal conversation about your career goals and aspirations, so keep it high-level. It's a great tool to leverage in your search, and best of luck! -Phil