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33. Hello, you’ve reached [X company]. We’re currently closed to celebrate [X holiday], but we’ll be back on [X date]. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message so our team can get back to you when we return.
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24.Hello, you’ve called [X company]. We are currently unable to take your call. Please visit our company website at [company website URL] to speak to chat with a representative, or email us at [X email address]. If you’d like us to call you back, please leave your name and phone number, and our team will get in touch with you within 24 hours.
6. Hey, sorry I missed you. There may be one of the reasons why I can’t get to the phone: a) I’m with my girl (laugh), b) I am totally wasted and can’t remember how to use a phone, or c) I just don’t wanna talk to YOU.
Before we head towards the tips for you to get started on creating efficient voicemail messages, there is one thing you need to realize.
Always give an option to speak to a backup person in the case of a matter that is too urgent to wait.
Want to make a great first impression? Use these voicemail templates as a starting point for crafting your own professional voicemail!
Thank you for calling Davidson Rentals. We're currently closed today and tomorrow due to the hurricane warning. We expect to reopen on Wednesday at 10 am. After hours support will be unavailable during this time period. Thank you for your cooperation.
No matter the time, no matter your location, our team backs your business communications around the clock with free phone, email, and chat support.
You have reached the voice mail box of (your name). If you’re a hot chick/guy, you may leave a message at the tone. If your one of (your name)’s friends, you may also leave a message at the tone. If you’re not hot and not one of (your name)’s friends, call back when you are. Hello. I’m sorry I didn’t answer your call.
You may think your voicemail message is professional. But when you listen back it could sound rushed or shaky. Listen to it regularly to see if changes are needed.
In the video lesson, I shared this example for a common voicemail greeting in English:
And for the prospect or client that seems to be dodging you or just not calling you back:
“Thanks for calling (insert company name), where your dream is our destination. I’m helping another customer at the moment, but please leave your name and number, and I’ll return your call.”
If you don’t use an answering service, the call will find its way to your voice message system. If it’s been awhile since you’ve updated it, use a clinician voicemail script, so you know you’ve covered all the bases in the quick message.
#9 “Hey, this is Bryan, sorry I missed your call. You can leave me a message, or shoot me an email at bryanallain at gmail dotcom and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.”
I have a confession to make: I haven't recorded a new voicemail greeting in nearly a decade. Since then, I've (hopefully) become more articulate, poised, and self-assured. But hear my voicemail recording, and you'd think I was still new to the work world, a little unsure of myself — and probably not an authority.