Having a dedicated emergency contact will help make sure anything important that comes up is taken care of. Another option is directing callers to a separate answering service.
Thank you for calling [LinkedPhone – Where Freedom Rings!]. You’ve reached us outside of business hours. Please select from one of the following options: [for business hours press 1; to leave a message press 2; if this is an emergency, press 0 to be directed to our 24-hour customer success team.] We are grateful for your call and we look forward to speaking with you soon!
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Hi, this is [your name] of [your business]. I’m currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message, and I will contact you as soon as possible. Thanks.
Your prospects need to hear something which can make them hold on to what you are trying to tell them and that starts with a good attractive statement.
You can record a personal greeting, or you can use one of the pre-recorded CenturyLink greetings. Follow the system prompts to select your greeting:
Get sample voicemail messages if you are not sure what voicemail messages to put on your phone for listeners or callers as the welcome on your answering machine. Getting sample voicemail messages first before deciding on one, allow you also to pick the right one to suit your needs and reflect the impression you want to convey.
If you’re less than satisfied in your current phone system voicemail greetings, there is probably a decent reason why. We only employ professional voice talents because we want you provide you a highly effective and high quality recording.
5. Hello. I’m home right now but cannot find the phone. Please leave a message and I will call you up as soon as I find it.
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These features only work with callers who also have CenturyLink voicemail. (Some limitations may apply depending upon customer phone facilities.)
5. Hello. I’m home right now but cannot find the phone. Please leave a message and I will call you up as soon as I find it.
3. Be courteous of your customers’ time: “Hi! You have reached [your business]. All of our staff are currently busy helping other callers. We understand how valuable your time is, and rather than keeping you on hold, we will make sure to call you back.Be sure to leave us a detailed message with your name and number.
Hello… pause. Hello… long pause. Who is this? long pause again Is anyone on the line?…long pause and beep sound.
20. “Hey there! Thanks for calling [company]. We are unable to answer the phone right now but will get back to you right after the holidays. 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. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number, and a brief message to let us know the reason for your call. Thank you and have a great day.” Available even during holiday emergencies? Let your callers know via your voicemail greeting.
You can change your voicemail settings from the Skype for Business Settings page. You can get to the page by using one of the following methods:
Hi, we are not home at the moment. If you want to sell us something that we don’t actually need, start speaking now and hang up once it beeps. Everyone else, please speak after the beep and hang up once you’re done.
2. What to Say in a Voicemail Message. When unable to answer the phone, a voicemail message can be important. Below are examples of what to say in a voicemail message.