Coleman Escue landed a full time role as a software developer in one of the toughest job markets in recent memory. His path was anything but conventional: Minister. Chiropractic assistant. Electrician. Rather than view his path as a set of unrelated experiences, Coleman realized he was accumulating skills. In time, he would leverage those skills to pierce a veil of early rejection and setbacks, landing a dream role as a professional developer. Chapters: (0:00) Preview (01:05) Coleman's Intro (06:28) Ministry School (12:05) Pastor Interviews vs. Technical Interviews (18:55) Discovering Programing (20:20) Becoming an Electrician (25:37) Transferrable Skills & Per Scholas Bootcamp Deepdive (35:10) The Job Hunt (42:35) Landing the Job (47:50) Hot Seat Questions (51:53) Parting Words - Coleman's LinkedIn Profile - Per Scholas, the Bootcamp Coleman attended.