7 Tech Skills That Get You Hired Faster (Not Taught in College):
1. Python – write real scripts, not just "Hello World"
2. Git + GitHub – version control & proof-of-work
3. APIs – connect apps & automate tasks
4. AWS Basics – EC2, S3, IAM
5.Linux CLI – deploy & manage servers
6. Resume Projects – 2-3 good ones beat 20 tutorials
7. Soft Skills – document, communicate, showcase
Don’t waste time chasing 100 topics.
Learn these 7 = confident portfolio = job-ready