10. Hello, you’ve reached [your company]. We’re sorry to have missed your call. Please leave a brief message including your name, number, and reason for calling and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day.
A word of warning: These greetings will not do you any favors if you’re in the midst of a job hunt or work in a conservative industry. Always remember your target personas. If there’s a chance they won’t appreciate your sense of humor, opt for a straightforward greeting instead. “This is Bond. James Bond. Okay, it’s really [your last name]. [Your first name] [your last name]. I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m done helping M16 save the world — which will probably be tomorrow at the latest. Have a good day.” “Hmm. Gryffindor … No, Ravenclaw. Yes, you definitely belong in Ravenclaw. *Pause.* Okay, you haven’t reached the Sorting Hat — it’s the voicemail of [your name]. Please leave your name and number (and just for fun, the Harry Potter house you think you belong in) and I’ll return your call as soon as possible.” “Hello! You’ve gotten the voicemail of [your name]. Leave your name, contact info, and the answer to the eternal question ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?’ Anyone who gets it right will receive a call back.”
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Yeah, that is the type of voicemail greeting you want to make sure that you no longer have, especially since employers might be getting your voicemail when trying to contact you, and if you are telling them to “do their thang,” chances are they aren’t even going to bother leaving a message.
To prevent this from happening, we recommend adjusting the voicemail box settings to delete messages after notification. After the system sends you an email with the voicemail message, the system will automatically remove the messages from the voicemail box. Click on the box in front of Delete after Notification? Then click on Save Changes In the case where the voicemail box is already full, you will need to access your User Portal to delete the voicemails. By default, logging into the User Portal (or switch to the User Portal for an Admin) will bring you to the Voicemails page. You will then have three options, Mark as New, Mark as Listened and Mark as Deleted. Select Mark as Deleted.
If there are other ways to get in touch with your business, or receive information about your products, you may want to include them in the after hours greeting. Websites and emails are often the most popular forms of alternative contact.
If you have a business VoIP phone system that offers an auto attendant feature, you should be able to create a phone menu fairly easily. Be sure to state which key the caller should press to select an option on the menu.
Unavailable Message Recording: This is the greeting that the system will play to the callers that reach your voicemail. There are three options available for this recording: System Default - The system will use the generic greeting message recording when the callers reach the Voicemail. Set by Phone - The system will use the recording set by the phone by the user via dialing *97 / *98 and choosing option 0 to record it. Recordings - The system will use the associated Recordings previously uploaded via the Customer Portal tool at DID Numbers > Recordings.
One of the most challenging aspects of writing for speech is optimising text to be read aloud and recorded. On paper, long, complex sentences are easily accommodated. When read out aloud, the same sentences can sound awkward and confusing.
This super upbeat and chipper voicemail greeting will leave your callers smiling with recognition.
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Elements of a Good Business Voicemail Greeting. Typically, a good business voicemail greeting should comprise the following elements: A warm greeting. Your name, the name of your company and department name. Make an apology for being unable to take the call. Ask the caller to leave a message. Let the caller know when to expect a return call.
One of the things that can irritate the customer or client is when they come to a meeting without knowing what to bring along. Your business voicemail greetings can be a way for them to know the documents they must come with so that they do not waste their time.
See our blog on Auto Attendant Greeting Scripts for more advice on auto attendant scripts.
If you’re out of the office, a voicemail greeting will essentially act as the first line of communication between you and clients or potential clients. So of course, this could be a great opportunity to add a hint of personality, while of course still remaining as professional as possible. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with it!
If your business is closing on one of its normal operating days for a holiday, or is dealing with an emergency or unforseen situation, you should update your after hours announcement to avoid confusion.
Hello. You’ve reached the establishment of Binder and Binder Law Offices in West Chapel. We regret we are not here to answer your call. However, your call is important to us, so please leave your contact information and a brief message at the tone, and we’ll get back to you shortly. It’s been a pleasure receiving your call.
An effective professional voicemail greeting should have these elements: Information: Your business voicemail should provide all the information the caller needs. At the least, the recording should include your name, the name of your company and your office hours.