Why Personal Websites Matter discusses how a web site can tell a potential employer more than just a resume. It also explains that a web site permits you to show your expertise, especially if Google and other sites link to you. (via /.)
I never thought of my home page as a way to gain employment, though I wouldn’t complain if it happened. I just enjoy maintaining it. Looking back, it seems like such a long time ago that I made my first one. Those were the days.
I’ve kept an archive of my first website too.
My first web page was scary, still is.
Dan, your first page is funny. It’s so you.
My first site is no longer available, but it was pretty bad. My next attempt, several years later, is now somewhat of a source of humor with a “desperate” link from my homepage.
As for the employer thing, a lot of people will post resumes on their sites. I have one and I get occasional hits, but it’s a bit out of date, and I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a direct email from someone interested.
I’m now on my fourth website. Well, it’s my third if you count the Jan’s Liahona at geocites and the one I have now as one.
Cameron. That Desperation page is great; Don’t make fun. If it had actually worked for you, I would have tried it myself.
I don’t know. Sometimes I don’t want my employer to know that much about me.