Note: The first time you call the Voice Mail system, you are asked to create a Voice Mail PIN. Click . Your voice mail appears at the bottom of the window. Hover your mouse over the picture of the person who recorded the Click the Play button.
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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.
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2. Hi, you’ve reached [your name]’s voicemail box. I can’t come to the phone right now, but if you leave your contact information I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Note: Voicemail (APMAX) was available for all MN, ND and SD markets prior to September 2019. Starting in September 2019, we started migrating any new business lines to our latest platform. Sioux Falls, SD: September 23, 2019 West Fargo, ND, and Moorhead, MN: October 31, 2019 All remaining SD, ND and MN Markets: January 22, 2020
Record and play the message while the caller is waiting to be connected. An excellent way to professionally introduce your business to the callers and set it apart from the competitors.
Need some ideas for funny voicemail greetings? Our users have volunteered their best greetings that are guaranteed to bring a chuckle to your callers: 3.) Don’t expect a call back. Its not gonna happen so you might as well forget about it. OK, thanks, bye! Hi…sorry, but my therapist says I should spend more time “finding myself” than messing with a cell phone. So leave a message after my sad sobs. Hello , you have reached _____. The reason I haven’t picked up is because YOU HAVE BEEN REJECTED. Thank you. Hello, maybe I actually picked up the phone but I’m bored so I’m pretending to be the voicemail. Hey, don’t be such a critic! Would you rather I pretend to be a sofa cushion? (pause) Sorry, I can’t get to the phone right now because I’m pretending to be a sofa cushion, but leave a message and maybe I’ll get back to you when pigs fly. Hey this is _____ and if you hear this, I either think you’re crazy and I don’t want to talk to you, or I’m trapped under something heavy. Leave a message.
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Put some thought into your message before you hit “record.” It takes very little time to write a script for yourself to read as you record your greeting. Reading off a script eliminates unnecessary pauses, “ums” and “ahs.”
3.) Bienvenue chez l’AG de John Doe. Nos bureaux à Berlin sont maintenant fermés pour les vacances. Vous pouvez nous contacter pendant les heures de travail du Lundi ou vendredi de 9h à midi et de 13h à 18h. Pour des demandes, vous pouvez aussi nous envoyer un email sur [email protected]. Merci beaucoup. Nous vous souhaitons une bonne journée – votre AG de John Doe.
6.) Hallo und willkommen bei der Mustermann AG - Agentur für Musterartikel. Leider wird gerade auf allen Leitungen gesprochen. Probieren Sie es später noch einmal oder haben Sie einen kleinen Moment Geduld. Vielen Dank, Ihr Mustermann-Team.
Thank you for calling. You have reached (Your Name) at (Your Business). Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I’ll return your call as soon as possible.
When someone dials a new number, they may consider if they have got it wrong, especially when it rings through and reaches voicemail.
When recording, choose a quiet area, speak clearly, and use your full name (first and last).
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.
According to Nuance’s research, most voicemail messages languish for at least eight hours before they are heard.