That little red "message" light may not be as ubiquitous in offices as it used to be. Photo illustration: Ariel Zambelich/NPR
A professional voicemail greeting should be no longer than 60 seconds. List the important information we've discussed above, provide alternative methods of communication and close with a thank you.
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When the phone line is busy or the line is not answered, the call will be redirected to the number you specify, voicemail or a do-not-disturb announcement.
Hello! You’ve reached [Natasha on the Product Development Team at LinkedPhone]. I’m not available at the moment but your call is important to me. Please leave your name, number, and the reason for your call and I’ll call you back as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great day!
When you’re closed for the holiday, it’s good to forgo your usual out-of-office greeting for a custom holiday message. Keep it cheery and brief, and be sure to let callers know when you’ll resume normal business operations.
Hello, you have reached the reception of Dr. X please leave your name, reason for calling, and your number so I can call you back as soon as I can. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please hang up and dial 911.
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Does your organization have a witty catchphrase or slogan? If so, use that to your advantage. Here is one that could be tailored towards a custom software company:
With this in mind, you can leave some helpful suggestions within your voicemail recording; for example, the opening hours of the business and the FAQs section to the company website.
But even that has its limits. "Voicemail transcription still requires customers to leave a message, and they're just not doing that," Boalt says.
Voicemail is necessary when no one can answer the phone. However, a dedicated receptionist can reduce the need for this feature and help people reach a live person. Consider live chat as well if your customers like to reach out online.
I appreciate your efforts at customer service. My clients receive the same impression and think better of my company.
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4.) Welcome to Mr. John Doe. Mr. Doe is away from his desk. Please leave a message that Mr. Doe can call you back as soon as possible. Many thanks for your call.
A dentist is similar to a doctor. Unlike a doctor, a dentist is going to get far more non-urgent calls as patients will want to know when they can pick up various orders, as well as to book follow-up appointments. The key here is prioritizing so the dentist can respond promptly to the patients who need emergency dental work and other urgent consultations.
4.) Bienvenido/a al despacho del señor John Doe. En estos momentos no se encuentra en su oficina. Por favor, deje un mensaje para que el señor Doe pueda llamarle lo antes posible. Muchísimas gracias por su llamada.
5.) Herzlich willkommen bei der Mustermann GmbH . Persönlich erreichen Sie uns Montags bis Freitags von 7:00 - 18:00 Uhr und Samstags von 10:00 - 13:00 Uhr. Falls Sie eine Bestellung aufgeben möchten oder eine Frage haben, dann nennen Sie uns bitte Ihren Namen, Kundennummer sowie ihre Telefonnummer, damit wir Sie zurückrufen können. Sie können uns auch jederzeit eine Email an [email protected] senden. Vielen Dank für ihren Anruf. Auf Wiederhören.