Email signature · 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.
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 E jesse.haverkamp@student.noorderlicht.example M +31 6 4815 1623
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Why it matters
'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.
Your expected graduation date tells employers when you're available. That's the first thing they need to know for internships and graduate roles.
A LinkedIn profile or a single portfolio link gives people a reason to look beyond your CV.
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A photo, your programme and the essentials. Grown-up without trying too hard.
| Jesse Haverkamp Business student (graduating 2027) · Noorderlicht University of Applied Sciences E jesse.haverkamp@student.noorderlicht.example M +31 6 4815 1623
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One tidy line for emails to lecturers and classmates.
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[Programme], [university] · Expected graduation: [month year] · Looking for a [field] internship
Students · FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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