Accessibility links Skip to main content Keyboard shortcuts for audio player Open Navigation Menu NPR Shop Close Navigation Menu News Expand/collapse submenu for News National World Politics Business Health Science Technology Race & Culture Arts & Life Expand/collapse submenu for Arts & Life Books Movies Television Pop Culture Food Art & Design Performing Arts Life Kit Music Expand/collapse submenu for Music #NowPlaying Tiny Desk All Songs Considered Music News Music Features Live Sessions Shows & Podcasts Expand/collapse submenu for Shows & Podcasts #NowPlaying Tiny Desk All Songs Considered Music News Music Features Live Sessions About NPR Diversity Organization Support Careers Connect Press Ethics Businesses Are Hanging Up On Voice Mail To Dial In Productivity : All Tech Considered It was a workplace necessity not long ago. Now voice mail is the latest mode of communication to be phased out by the digital age. Companies big and small are cutting it to save time and money. Businesses Are Hanging Up On Voice Mail To Dial In Productivity Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
24. "Thank you for calling [company]. We're closed for [holiday] from [date] until [date]. Please leave your message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Have a happy holiday season!"
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Combine with a Business Intro Message to provide menu options and assist in telephone navigation. As opposed to the passive nature of Messages On Hold, voice prompts are interactive. They are designed to bring out a physical reaction from the caller, a call to action. And because voice prompts are directive, it’s important they’re concise, well written, and recorded by a professional voice artist.
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Try to avoid unnecessary phrases that only make your greeting longer, like “leave your name and number and what you’re calling about.” Most people know what “leave a message” means.
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Each user with a voicemail box should set up a voicemail greeting so callers know they have reached your business and that you will return their calls. Access your voicemail. Press 9 for your mailbox setup menu. Press 1 for greeting options. Choose your next greeting option to perform a specific greeting function. Press 1 to listen to your greeting. Press 2 to save your greeting. (You must save your greeting to activate it.) Press 3 to delete your greeting. Press 4 to record your greeting. Press * to return to the main menu. How to change your voicemail password Access your voicemail. Press 9 for your mailbox setup menu. Press 2 to change your password. Enter a new password you can remember (up to 16 digits), and press #. Re-enter your new password to verify it. Press * to return to the main menu. How to navigate your voicemail main menu
14. "Hello, you've reached the Sales Department at [Company name]. All of our representatives are currently helping clients [insert goal such as, 'achieve 40% growth through streamlining HR operations'] and are unable to take your call. Please leave your name, company, and phone number and we'll give you a call back ASAP. Thank you!"
We just shared a couple of awesome tips for recording voicemail greetings. Now you’ll have to decide what to do with your voicemails as they get recorded.
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Hello, you have reached the office of Doctor X. I’m on call at the moment, so I’m unable to respond to your call immediately. Please leave your name, reason for calling, and your number and I will return your call as soon as possible, or call my secretary at Y.
What do you think of your voicemail greeting? Does it sound professional, or is it outdated? Even worse, is it a computerized voice with a default message? (Ew.)
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