what are software skills?

Answer 1

what programs you are familiar with

IE

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point...

I would make sure that you know these programs inside and out and mention in on your resume.

Answer 2

Several types: four are, (1) writing programs, creation of software to perform specific tasks, such as, say, managing the query of a payroll database; (2) writing subsystems, such as an entire payroll system which involves payroll queries, payroll maintenance, and creation of paychecks; (3) writing operating systems, which involves knowledge of computer hardware, and being able to manage the coordination of many programs so that the hardware can let many programs can run at once; and (4) software management, which involves knowing enough about items 1, 2, and 3 that you can coordinate their efforts