Resume writing is an art, is it not? A blank sheet that is waiting to be shaped and structured and sculpted to reflect the unique life—as well as the prospective hopes and aspirations—of its author. The act of writing should be a welcome exercise into awareness and self-affirmation, not one into pointless comparison and useless second guessing. To that end, here are five myths that are still holding us all hostage. Let’s reform and rehabilitate. Sweet liberation awaits!

Myth 1: Just Facts

To paraphrase Ben Franklin, half the truth is often the greatest falsehood. Traditional resume writing focuses exclusively on facts, facts and, if in doubt, even more facts. Facts mean nothing without context. Do not merely list an award. The resume author knows what it is, but the reader of the resume is likely clueless.