1. Help recruiters find you much more easily

Sure, recruiters have a resume database, but that doesn't mean these submissions are the only thing they consider when searching for the ideal candidate. They also use Google to their advantage and conduct online searches for top-notch talent. This means that they can stumble upon you and your personal professional website. Of course, you should bear in mind that when you apply for a job, your potential employer(s) will look you up online, so owning the search results with your unique domain name, together with making a great first impression, will help you secure an interview.

2. Gain a competitive advantage

Since a personal website also includes your work experience and education, in this respect it's similar to a resume. Some even consider it a personal resume website. However, once you start building your personal website, you'll be given a plethora of possibilities to polish your online presence. Make the most of them to showcase your strengths and demonstrate why someone should hire you. Make sure you add your portfolio/work samples, relevant images and client testimonials to stay head and shoulders above other applicants.

3. Boost your chances of landing a job

As previously mentioned, your personal professional website gives you the power to stand out from your competitors. You need to show everyone what you're good at, not just inform them about it. Samples of your work or your blog content can be the X factor that gets you short-listed for an interview and gives you the opportunity to shine. Let your sleek website speak for itself. Moreover, if another candidate meets all the requirements and has a similar education/work background, but doesn't have a personal website, this could be a differentiating factor. Furthermore, by having a website, people from all around the world can get to know you, follow you and interact with you, which can result not only in new connections, but also better job prospects.

4. More dynamic than a resume

It's a wise idea to regularly update your resume and have multiple versions for different job prospects. What sets a website apart from a resume is the fact that you only need to update it, as opposed to having to rewrite and print new versions of it. You'll keep adding fresh things to your personal website - new projects, awards, skills, etc.