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#01A photo, your programme and the essentials. Grown-up without trying too hard.
 | Jesse Haverkamp Business student (graduating 2027) · Noorderlicht University of Applied Sciences M +31 6 4815 1623
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Email signature · Students
Email signature for students
Applying for an internship or emailing a lecturer? A tidy signature shows you take it seriously. It doesn't need to make you look older than you are.
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- Jesse Haverkamp
- Subject
- Application: UX research internship (Feb–Jul)
Dear Ms Pauw,
I'd like to apply for the UX research internship starting in February. My CV and a short case study from my minor are attached.
Kind regards,
| Jesse Haverkamp Business student (graduating 2027) · Noorderlicht University of Applied Sciences M +31 6 4815 1623
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Why it matters
What your signature needs to do
- 01
Honest beats impressive
'CEO' of a project you started last month, or 'Consultant' without clients, is easy to spot and makes recruiters wonder what else is stretched. 'Business student, year 3' is perfectly fine.
- 02
Help recruiters plan
Your expected graduation date tells employers when you're available. That's the first thing they need to know for internships and graduate roles.
- 03
Show one thing you've made
A LinkedIn profile or a single portfolio link gives people a reason to look beyond your CV.
Include
What to include
- Your name and study programme
- University or college
- Expected graduation (month and year)
- LinkedIn or one portfolio link
- What you're looking for, if you're applying (e.g. 'Looking for a UX internship')
Leave out
What to leave out
- Made-up titles like 'Founder' or 'CEO'
- Your student number
- Quotes, emoji and a party photo as your picture
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#05One tidy line for emails to lecturers and classmates.
Jesse Haverkamp · Business student (graduating 2027) · Noorderlicht University of Applied Sciences
[email protected] · +31 6 4815 1623
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[Programme], [university] · Expected graduation: [month year] · Looking for a [field] internship
Replace the [brackets] with your own details.
Students · FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do students need an email signature?
Not for every email, but when you apply for internships, contact companies or email lecturers, it helps. It looks organised and puts your LinkedIn one click away.
University email or a personal one?
For anything study-related, your university address shows you're a real student. For job applications a simple personal address (firstname.lastname@…) is fine, and you'll keep it after graduating.
Can I call myself 'Founder' if I have a side project?
If it's a real business with customers, sure. Otherwise describe it honestly, e.g. 'Building a recipe app on the side'. Recruiters appreciate that more than a big title.
Other professions
Kind regards,
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