List your institutions in reverse-chronological order, meaning the current or most recently attended school should be first. (This will probably be SLCC.).The document provides guidance on crafting an effective application letter for fresh graduates seeking their first job. See Sample Electronic Resume on page 44 . Don't forget to include a cover letter in the body of the email too . Choose a few phrases in the opening paragraph that let your reader know what to expect in the body of the letter. I am writing to express my interest in the Publicity Assistant job posted through Sarah. Lawrence College's Office of Career Services. This letter is especially helpful if you're applying to a traditionally unrelated industry from your previous job. It does the following:.