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Andrew Maksimchenko
Andrew Maksimchenko

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In a World of AI Coders and Automation — Soft Skills Will Be Your Superpower

“Your GitHub gets you the interview. Your empathy gets you the promotion.”

In tech, we’ve been trained to chase hard skills — the hottest framework, the best architecture pattern, the perfect LeetCode solution. But as we shift into a world where AI writes boilerplate and dev tools think for us, a new question arises:

What can’t be automated?

That’s the essence of my recent HackerNoon article:
👉 Soft Skills of the IT Future: What Will Set You Apart

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🧠 What You’ll Learn

In the article, I walk you through:
• 🌐 Why technical talent is no longer the rarest currency
• 🗣 How communication, leadership, and adaptability are becoming the new edge
• 🚀 Real traits that helped developers in my teams grow faster than others — without always being the “smartest” in the room
• 👥 How to work with people, not just code
• ⚖️ And how soft skills are the only defense in a world being reshaped by AI and automation

I also share stories from mentoring dozens of developers over the years — what worked, what didn’t, and what truly elevated someone’s career trajectory.

💡 Devs, Read This Before Your Next Interview

Here’s the truth:

Everyone knows JavaScript. Not everyone knows how to properly run a meeting, gather requirements, maximize communication, or defuse conflict.

That’s why companies promote engineers who are not just great coders — but great teammates, listeners, and thinkers.

Whether you’re just entering tech or already leading a team, investing in soft skills is no longer optional — it’s your career insurance.


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Let’s grow personally and professionally together!

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