Creating a personal website showcasing one's resume is an underutilized tool in a programmer's arsenal. Not only does it give recruiters the opportunity to see what you have to offer, but it also gives creators the opportunity to express their personality and determine whether your values and ideas align with those of a potential workplace or company.
There are many great examples of personal websites out in the world wide web. Something most of these creators have in common is their ability to capture their audience's attention through eye-catching graphics, a unique layout, or something else.
Below are some of these examples—
However, another thing to keep in mind is the fine line between wanting to give recruiters enough information about yourself, while at the same time keeping it relevant to your purpose. We don't want our personal resume sites to look like a wikipedia article and risk recruiters skimming through important details of our job history. I think keeping this in mind will set me apart from my peers.
I also want to make sure my site is easy to read on both a desktop and on your cell phone, which is an aspect that can be forgotten when developing a personal site.