5. Wait for the prompt that begins "Since this is the first time you're accessing your mailbox account" The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your name. Simply state your name when prompted and press # (pound) -- don't include any other message at this point. The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your personal greeting. Callers will hear this recording when you don't answer. Record your greeting when prompted and press # (pound). Your pass code must be a minimum of six digits and can not contain common or repeating sequences of numbers. Choose a number you won't forget. Callers will hear this recording when you are on the phone. For example, "This is Dan Jones. I'm currently on the line. Please leave your name, number, and a detailed message, and I'll return your call as soon as possible. To speak to someone immediately, press zero now." From the main menu, press 9, 1, 3. The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your busy greeting. Record your greeting when prompted and press # (pound). Press the message button or dial 3-9999. When prompted, enter your six-digit Voice Mail PIN and press #. Accessing Voicemail from off Campus Dial 617-353-9999 to call Voicemail or dial your own telephone number to reach your personal voicemail box. Hit * Enter your campus 5-digit extension followed by #. When prompted, enter your six-digit Voice Mail PIN and press #.
Hello… pause. Hello… long pause. Who is this? long pause again Is anyone on the line?…long pause and beep sound.

It's easy to get carried away in a voicemail and include more detail than is necessary. We've all been in that situation where the automated or pre-recorded voice on the end of the line goes on and on with more information than you can take in.
42. Hi, you’ve reached [X company]. Our team is currently out of the office or assisting other customers. Leave your name, number, and a brief message so we can direct your call to the proper team member when we return.