Voicemails need to maintain a professional consistency that’s aligned with the entity it’s representing. That said, the structure can vary depending on the situation. There’s no template set in stone. In fact, trite and generic should be off the table. The goal should be a balance of uniqueness and practicality.
Practice makes perfect. Again, another obvious one, but it has to be stressed. If you want your voicemail greetings to come off as genuine, you have to practice. If you simply throw together a greeting that sounds and feels rushed, your customers aren’t going to let you get away with it. You will come off as if you don’t really care, and that won’t convince anyone you’re prioritizing the customer experience.

One way to identify your pain points can be as simple as meeting with your team to discuss what makes their day — and the customer’s day — harder. By anticipating what your customers are struggling to find on their own, you can potentially solve their problems before they leave a voicemail or, at the very least, point them in the right direction. This will help ease your own pain by making the experience easier for the client to navigate, leading to a more organized process.
Education Details: These can maintain professionalism or simply be humorous to get a laugh from your caller. Here are some examples below: Hello, I’m unable to get to my phone right now to take your call. But my answering machine is able to, so have a chat with it instead. Wait for the beep! Hello, I am Maria’s answering machine.