The document discusses the skills expected of modern web developers, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, basic programming, HTML5 Boilerplate, HTML5 Shiv, Modernizr, HTML5 semantics, CSS3 animations, transitions, rounded corners, gradients, multiple backgrounds, jQuery and other JavaScript frameworks, content management systems like WordPress and Drupal, and more. It provides examples of companies using these skills and additional resources for learning more.