This document defines and discusses soft skills. It lists examples of soft skills like effective communication, attitude, values, creativity, flexibility and interpersonal skills. It explains that soft skills are important for a smooth professional life, more effective management, and a more appealing personality. The document contrasts soft skills, which are immeasurable skills for dealing with people, from hard skills which are measurable technical skills done in the workplace alone. It concludes that soft skills combined with hard skills create core skills.