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Old 03-11-2014, 08:10 PM
 
Location: San Antonio TX
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Thanks smuboy86. That's what we were thinking seemed most logical.
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Old 03-11-2014, 09:50 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Sir/maam at first. Once you get the job, call them what everyone else does. Sometimes it might be first name, other times it will be rank. It all depends how sexier the person is. Many need to show they are in control.
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Old 03-12-2014, 04:53 AM
 
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Military Doctors (medical or PhD) go by rank - always. I was enlisted alongside two enlisted PhDs (it happens), no officer called them by Dr.
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Old 03-12-2014, 07:23 AM
 
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Refer to them by rank they earned it.
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Old 03-12-2014, 07:28 AM
 
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My wife is interviewing for an Executive Assistant position next week at a military installation. She will be interviewing with, and potentially working for, a US Navy Captain. My opinion is that she should address military officers as Captain Lastname and sir/ma'am, but she is uncertain if that's what's expected.

What say you, CD folks?
i would treat it the way i treat any job interview: yes sir/mam. military status means jack to me honestly.

oh how cute you wear a uniform...
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Old 03-12-2014, 10:24 AM
 
Location: San Antonio. Tx 78209
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i would treat it the way i treat any job interview: yes sir/mam. military status means jack to me honestly.

oh how cute you wear a uniform...
Well you certainly wouldn't be getting this job.
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Old 03-12-2014, 11:50 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Military Doctors (medical or PhD) go by rank - always. I was enlisted alongside two enlisted PhDs (it happens), no officer called them by Dr.
Correct. Even if you're in the hospital, as a civilian, the nurses will introduce Captian Lastname as your doctor.
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Old 03-12-2014, 02:10 PM
 
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i would treat it the way i treat any job interview: yes sir/mam. military status means jack to me honestly.

oh how cute you wear a uniform...
While it may "mean jack to you", it wouldn't be advisable to go into an interview with said Naval Captain saying "Oh how cute, you wear a uniform." They are still the supervisor, and ultimately the person making the decision to hire. A smug attitude is not a desirable trait in employees of the DoD , just like the private sector. Go into an interview acting arrogant, and don't be surprised if you don't get a call back.
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Old 03-12-2014, 05:31 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Military Doctors (medical or PhD) go by rank - always. I was enlisted alongside two enlisted PhDs (it happens), no officer called them by Dr.
I've seen military medical doctors addressed both ways, either by rank or "doctor." Both are correct.

When written, it is "Capt (Dr) John Doe" for example.

However, for the most part PhDs are never referred to as "doctor" but by their rank. I worked with several over the years...

As for the interview, "Captain (Last Name)" and "sir/ma'am" would be appropriate as he/she is a senior officer in the US military. It would be the same courtesy extended to a senior manager within a company.
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Old 03-12-2014, 05:51 PM
 
Location: Schertz
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Just be respectful and courteous. Saying "Sir/Ma'am" "Yes" "No" Please" and 'Thank you." is suffcient. When in doubt. Ask. Can't hurt. I would see it as a sign of respect and courtesy. Just ask, "Sir, how would you prefer me to address you?" He should answer with his preference.
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