For those with voicemail greetings that get changed about as often as a new president is elected, know that this is doing a serious disservice to the caller-recipient relationship. It signals to callers that the business is anything but an authority, most likely not very detail oriented, and has questionable overall credibility and competency. Those aren’t traits that any business wants to associate itself.
A voicemail may be the first interaction a new contact has with you. Therefore, you will want to make a great first impression.
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Since I pride myself in being responsible, if I don’t receive a return call I have to assume I wrote down wrong number. If I were irresponsible I would just blow it off and not care. But if I wrote down the wrong number I have a responsibility to get a hold of this person. This extra work combined with wondering if it’s the right number, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
1. Select the fixed key with the envelope graphic, or dial the phone’s phone number.
“Hi, this is [name]. I’m either on another call or am away from my desk. Please leave your name, contact details, number and your reason for reaching out and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for calling.”
1.) Welcome to John Doe. For buying or selling questions please press 1. For questions about a payment please press 2. If you are a business customer please press 3, for questions related to repairs or guarantee please press 4. For all other concerns please press 5. To hear this menu again please press 0.
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Identify yourself. A professional greeting is also personal. Speak your name, job title and company name within your message. But be conscious, you do not want to record a lengthy message.
4.) Benvenuti dal Signor John Doe. Il Signor Doe non è in ufficio. Si prega di lasciare un messaggio e il Signor Doe vi richiamerà al più presto possibile. Grazie per la vostra chiamata.
If you were installed after the dates above or are a Kansas customer, please use these voicemail instructions.
1.) Bienvenido/a a John Doe AG. Lo sentimos, todas nuestras líneas están ocupadas en este momento. Le rogamos que tenga un poco de paciencia. En seguida le atenderemos.
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The voice mails I receive in response to this greeting allow me to use my time most productively. I learn the purpose of the call and when they are available for a return call. This allows me to prioritize when I need to return calls and helps me be better prepared for the ensuing conversation.
6.) Hello and welcome to the John Doe AG - Your agency for sample products. Unfortunately, all lines busy at the moment. Please try again later or wait just a moment. Thank you, your John Doe team.
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But in the past few years, its use has been in decline. And some offices have opted to get rid of it altogether.