Do I need a personal website?

You have a resume and cover letter.  But, should you brand yourself online?  J.T. O'Donnell seems to think so.

Early on, when personal branding was first becoming popular, I didn't think the average job seeker needed their own website. It did seem to be a little much. Plus, the options were limited and some of the sites I saw job seekers had created on their own weren't doing them justice. However, times have changed. The technology has gotten a lot better and job seekers are more savvy at branding themselves properly. Now, I actually think personal sites are a good idea for all professionals. 

Take a moment to read the article Should You Create a Personal Website by J.T. O'Donnell