Expand your message with 'We're sorry we couldn't take your call this time.' The inclusion of 'this time' or 'on this occasion' suggests that the voicemail is the exception rather than the rule.
"Voice mail has lost its appeal primarily because it's very much tied to the notion of the phone and your communication being tethered to a physical thing or a physical location," he says.
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1.“Hi! Thanks for calling [company name/your name]. Please leave a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Have a great day!”
17. “Happy Holidays from [company name]. Our hours are a little bit different this holiday season. [List hours]. We hope it’s not an emergency, but if so, we’ve got you covered. Contact us at [company email/other support lines] and we’ll get back to you ASAP. For all other inquiries, we’ll contact you when we are back from the holiday – we might be a few pounds heavier but eager to speak with you! Happy Holidays.” Things happen during the holidays, we know. Let your callers know you are still there just in case!
If the mailbox is NOT setup, the fixed system message, "I'm sorry, the person you're trying to reach is unavailable at this time" plays instead of the personal greeting and the mailbox number plays instead of the mailbox name.
4.) Bienvenue chez John Doe. Vous pouvez nous contacter pendant les heures de bureau du lundi au jeudi de 9h à midi et de 14h à 16h et le vendredi de 9h à midi. Nous vous invitons à nous donner votre demande par mail sur [email protected] et nous reviendrons vers vous dès que possible. Merci.
a personal greeting as per Option 0, followed by the leave-message tone, and then silence.
After JPMorgan Chase said last week it was canceling voice mail for most of its employees, I sent the bank's public relations department an email.
5.) Добро пожаловать в «Вася Пупкин и Ко» - Спасибо за ваш звонок. В настоящее время мы все заняты общением с клиентами. Пожалуйста, не вешайте трубку, вас скоро соединят.
6.) Добро пожаловать в «Вася Пупкин и Ко». Наша горячая телефонная линия не работает в течение праздников. Точное время открытия можно найти на нашем сайте по адресу www.john doe.de. Мы благодарим вас за оказанное доверие и желаем вам и вашим близким счастливых праздников и счастливого Нового года.
Avoid using ‘please’ more than once, it gets wordy and redundant. The goal is to keep the content as concise as possible, moving callers quickly and seamlessly through the options.
Hello. You have reached Erin Klineman, Marketing Manager for Stone & Associates. I am currently out of the office attending a conference until August 4th. I will be checking messages daily, however, if you need immediate assistance, please contact Marketing Specialist, Michael Kim at extension 240. Otherwise, please leave a message, and I will call you back at my earliest opportunity.
Professionally recorded messages are the prefect addition to any 1300 number set-up. Use one or a combination of recordings to boost your business image and make a great first impression.
There is nothing more frustrating than being given an alternative contact number and then not having enough time to note the details.
While many businesses can use this standard voicemail greeting, not everyone’s business wants to be the same as the others. If you’re looking for a more unique approach, here are four sample voicemail scripts to try:
3.) Buongiorno e benvenuti. Si prega di non riattaccare. Sarete connessi tra breve.
Unexpected crises like COVID-19 can occur at any time. Here are a few example business voicemail scripts you can adapt for those unanticipated events. It’s important to incorporate key information that your clients need to know. You should also add a human touch by expressing your goodwill for them and their families.