When job offer is to apply through email...how do i sign the cover letter?

Question

I'm applying for a job and it says to only apply directly online or through email. I typed up my cover letter and resume in word and decided to email it in as an attachment. My question is if it is necessary to sign the cover letter and then scan it back into the computer? Or is it not necessary?

Answer 1

You do not have to sign the cover letter anymore, you can just put in your name.
However if do want to sign it, it would be best to sign on a piece of paper, scan it in as a picture, and then pasting the picture into the bottom of your cover letter

Answer 2

Not necessary. Since they are accepting it through emails they will not expect the cover letter signed.

Answer 3

Create and electronic signature. Sign a sheet of paper like you would sign the letter, scan it into your computer, save the file, then copy and paste this signature where you would normally sign the letter. It looks so much more professional. When adding the electronic signature, you should always protect the document. Good Luck.

Answer 4

it is not necessary to physically sign the cover letter. even if its sent in the mail.

Answer 5

In that case you don't sign the cover letter...they'll understand

Answer 6

I think email ettiquette is different than normal, you probably don't have to sign it like you usually do. Just make sure you put your name at the bottom like you were to sign it except its just typed.

Answer 7

Do you really think they expect a hand-written signature on an email cover letter?

Sheesh!

Answer 8

Not necessary. Just type in your name.

Answer 9

Nowdays you don't need to sign it. The computer age has changed this courtesy.