“Hi, you’ve reached the desk of (your name). I’m currently out of the office on vacation and will return on (insert date). If you need immediate assistance, please call my assistant, (insert assistant name) at (insert assistant’s phone number). Otherwise, leave your name and number, and I’ll get back to you when I return.”
Unlimited Minute PlansUnlimited User PlansExplore FeaturesACD QueuesAudio ConferencingAuto AttendantBusiness SMSCall RecordingEmail to FaxHot DeskingSalesforce CRM IntegrationRing GroupsVideo ConferencingWeb Phone+ MoreRemote OfficeSolutions by IndustryPhone NumbersDevice CompatibilityBuy VoIP PhonesBuy Network Hardware
.
New voicemail & password setup. Make sure to set up your voicemail within 60 days of activation or it’ll be automatically removed from your account. From your wireless phone, press and hold 1 or the Voicemail key. Select your language preference. Create a 7 to 15-digit password. Select your preferred greeting.
31. Hi, this is [your name] at [your company]. If you are calling for [include reason] please visit our [website, social media handle, etc.], contact [name and title of colleague and phone number] or send me an email at [insert email address]. For other inquiries, leave a brief message and your name and number and I will call you back by [timeframe].
If your area is still not found, please contact us for assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Yeah, that is the type of voicemail greeting you want to make sure that you no longer have, especially since employers might be getting your voicemail when trying to contact you, and if you are telling them to “do their thang,” chances are they aren’t even going to bother leaving a message.
Ready to try OpenPhone free for seven days? Sign up today and leave a great first impression on your next caller. Dee Lee 1 year ago Reply
43. Hello, this is [X company]. We’re not able to take your call at the moment, but please leave a brief message so we can get back to you shortly.
While they are listening to your voice, they are internally deciding whether or not it is worth their time to continue or hang up. Look at your voicemail message as its own short advertisement.
You don’t have to spell out every single thing that you think they might want to know. Have some faith that your callers will be able to figure things out on their own. Be natural but informative.
About Us Accessibility Careers Contact Us Cookie Settings Legal Legal Notices Privacy Public Policy Support Canadian Ombudsman
Don’t include the date unless it’s completely necessary. 16 of the messages I heard last month had the wrong date—one of the messages had a date over 2 months old!
The above eight rules of engagement for voicemail greetings may sound easy enough, but they’ll require some practice to get just right. Let’s look at some examples to provide some context in how to apply the rules to various types of greetings and situations.
While email and text support saw an increase in recent years, many customers, partners, and potential hires still prefer to call your company directly. When writing your voicemail script, include basic information such as a short greeting, your company name, an invitation to leave a short message, and the time frame in which the caller can expect a return call. If relevant, you may want to include your office hours, extensions for company departments, and the contact information for your office manager or HR department.
Website: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/on-the-phone-or-busy-voicemail-greeting-examples-2533545
Share with your caller when they can expect a callback. If you return calls within 24 hours, let them know. Give them an estimate of when they can expect your call.
Nobody wants to listen to a long-winded voicemail. Keep your greeting short, simple, and concise. A voicemail message should pique a client’s interest and leave them looking forward to your call. Stick to the basics, explaining your company name, hours of operation, and when to expect a callback.