Don’t get all caught up in using flash. I didn’t use flash on my site (except for the sound.) You are not trying to show off your flash skills so why make someone wait for the site to load.
I have received many compliments from potential employers (informational interviews) about my site. Specifically how fast it loads, easy to navigate and not loaded down with flash.
You want people to focus on your work not your web design. I have a very simple site. You might not like the aesthetics but take a look. You will find you can get through the entire site quickly without getting lost.
(Yeah I know I have to remove my image from most of the pages) 