By Errol Craig Sull

This 8-part VHS program (more than four hours total running time) is extremely effective in introducing and thoroughly explaining to inmates and ex-inmates all aspects of the job search, both while incarcerated and after release.

Each video is jam-packed with practical tips and techniques on the career search for inmates in jails, prisons, and detention centers, as well as youthful offenders and those formerly incarcerated.

Presented in a pull-no-punches, honest, practical, and to-the-point style that blends serious conversation with humor. Extremely motivating and uplifting. Comes with a detailed Instructor's Guide, as well as numerous copy-ready handouts. Extensive role playing and ex-inmate interviews.

Produced and narrated by ex-inmate, author, editor, and trainer to correctional professionals, Errol Craig Sull. Each video runs 30 minutes. 2001. $999.95 for complete set of eight videos in VHS format.

VIDEOS TO BE VIEWED PRIOR TO RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION

• Mental Preparation
  Covers attitude adjustment, anger management, overcoming fear and anxiety of release, the pitfalls of self-employment, developing goals, improving communication skills, using the "insider" to help, relying on self, and developing self-confidence.
  
  
• Planning Your Job Search
  Covers understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, learning the job market, goal setting, life skills, using a portfolio, networking, being realistic in the job search, overcoming lack of experience, various assistance programs, long-term versus short-term employment.
  
  
• Resumes and Cover Letters
  Developing resumes and cover letters specifically for inmates and ex-inmates, dealing with gaps in time and little or no work experience, including prison assignments, writing cover letters that get noticed, addressing envelopes, scannable resumes, follow-up letters, and more.
  
  
• Getting Ready for Release
  Developing an exit plan, improving communication skills, networking, getting resumes and portfolios into finished form, leaving the negatives of prison behind, dealing with the label of "ex-inmate," handling peer pressure, turning negatives into positives.
  

• Your First Weeks Out
  The first thing to do upon release, handling stress, taking care of "the basics," obtaining I.D., the parole officer, family and other relationships, remembering the "little things," continuing the job search, responding to temptation.
  
  
• Dealing With THE Question of Incarceration
  How and when to reveal being incarcerated, being an ex-inmate, the job application, the job interview, the right jobs, revealing to family and others, developing the right attitude on the job.
  
  
• The Job Interview
  Preparation, questions and how to handle them, the "little things" of the interview, body language, eye contact, handshake, follow-up, new types of interviews, and more.
  
  
• Staying Out - for Good!
  Developing resources, overcoming negative and frustrating experiences, budgeting, decision-making, developing and keeping a positive attitude, "revisiting" prison, staying honest and fair, accepting that stuff happens, taking time to enjoy, how to handle bad and very negative experiences, continuing education.