When I first started looking for a job, I thought only technical skills mattered. I believed if I could code fast, solve problems, and use tools well, I would get hired quickly. I was wrong. Very wrong. I learned something important. Employers care about how you work with people just as much as what you know. These are called soft skills. They are not about machines. They are about behavior. And trust me, they matter a lot. Let me share what I have learned in a simple way. Communication: Can You Explain Clearly? This is the first thing employers notice. Can you speak clearly? Can you explain your ideas in simple words? Can you listen carefully? I once gave a perfect solution in my head during a meeting. But I explained it poorly. No one understood me. That day, I realized something. If people cannot understand you, your knowledge stays trapped inside you. Good communication means speaking clearly. It also means listening without interrupting. It means asking questions when y...