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Email signatures for recruiters

Candidates may receive messages from several recruiters about similar vacancies. State your hiring specialism and agency or employer clearly, with a current openings link that lets them check the roles you cover.

Fictional examples. Replace sample credentials and licence numbers with your own verified details.

What to include

  • Hiring specialism and organization
  • In-house employer or recruiting agency identity
  • Hiring discipline or market
  • Candidate scheduling contact
  • Current openings page
  • Professional name and a business email address

What to leave out

  • Unsolicited sensitive candidate data
  • Images containing your only contact details
  • More than one primary call to action

Questions for recruiters

What should recruiters put first?
Lead with your name, then your role. Include hiring specialism and organization where it helps recipients identify you.
Which link belongs in a recruiter signature?
Use a link to your current openings page. Label the destination clearly and check it before pasting the signature into your mail client.

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