I hate to date myself, but I was around back in the day when there were no electronic tools used to answer the telephone.
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.”
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As a bonus, here is an example of our own holiday voicemail greeting here at OpenPhone:
Hello Lynn, this is Annemarie from Speak Confident English. I’m calling to follow up on our discussion at the conference last week. The best way to reach me is by phone during the workday. My number is 222-231-2323. Again, that’s 222-231-2323. Thank you.
Give clients an idea about when you’ll return their call. Common business practice is within 24 business hours. Any extra messages or information you’d like clients to know. For example, if you are no longer accepting a particular insurance plan, the end of your voicemail greeting is a …
A voicemail and voicemail greeting are two different things. A voicemail serves to leave a message and contact information to an individual or business. A voicemail greeting serves to welcome those who call while you are out, encouraging them to leave a message and contact information. A well-crafted voicemail greeting also serves as a tool where one can leave a good first impression.
6. Voicemail Greetings For The Holidays. Hi, you’ve reached (insert name and title) at (insert company.) We’ve taken this time to be with our family’s and stuff our bellies.
When someone calls your business number, you don't really want it to go to your personal cellphone voicemail. Likewise, you don't want non-business calls to hear your entire professional greeting.
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!"
Here are some great examples of professional voicemail greetings that you can use in your business!
Mine goes something like this: "Hello, you have reached the confidential voicemail of (my name) at (my practice). If this is an emergency please hang up and dial 911otherwise please stay on the line and leave leave your name, phone number, and reason for your call I will return your call as soon as I can.
“Hello, you’ve reached the Marketing Department at [XYZ Company]. All of our team members are currently working with other clients to [insert goal] and are unable to take your call.
Do you have a landline at work? Make sure that all your phones, personal and business, have good clear, professional English voicemail greetings.
We're relocating! Starting March 1st you'll find us at 440 W. Main St. Please stay on the line while we connect you.
*Note: Some of your users don’t celebrate all the same holidays you do. Remember to keep these voicemail greetings neutral 🌟
For more general advice on voicemail messages, read our tips and examples for business voicemail greetings. Start Here About About Annemarie Meet the SCE Team Hiring — Work with Us Contact Blog All Lessons Library Learn with SCE All Courses Fluency School Job Interviews Expert Series Free Masterclass Community Confident Women Community Fluency Community on Facebook