Our video covers just one voicemail greeting example. There are 1000 different ways to do this. As explained above, we have carefully chosen this script for non-native English speakers. We’ve chosen it because the words chosen are likely to be easy for most non-native speakers to pronounce. So in our experience, this is the best voicemail greeting script! make sure you use the correct word stress in the multi-syllable words in your voicemail greeting.
38. Thanks for calling [company name]. We’re unable to take your call right now, but leave your details and we’ll call you right back.
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What benefit are you offering if they decide to listen… and if they decide to call back?
Even in today's fast-paced world, customers don't like being greeted with an automated message. According to the New York Times, callers of a certain age are put off entirely if they are answered by a voicemail instead of a real person.
Your message is a period of time that they are forced to wait through in order to do what they called to do in the first place — relay information to you.
This can position you as an expert, make them want to call you back to at least get information, and generate interest in what you do.
The above greeting is a professional voicemail script used by many growing and established businesses. It delivers the message quickly and efficiently, without wasting the caller’s time.
Good afternoon. You have reached the office of (…). Leave a brief message with your contact information. I will call you back as soon as possible.
Click! Hang up, perfect voicemail. You do not need to say the phone number twice.. Let’s assume you’re going to have a seven minute spiel and you don’t want them to replay it because you’re phone message is ten minutes long of course. But if your phone message is just a couple of seconds, one time is enough.
While they are listening to your voice, they are internally deciding whether or not it is worth their time to continue or hang up. Look at your voicemail message as its own short advertisement.
Here, the ophthalmologist is not in a position to receive a call. However, he/she makes sure the patient’s need is addressed.
Creating a voicemail greeting might not be fun, but with the scripts I’ve shared, you should have an easier time. No need to practice time and time again — simply plug in your name, company title, and other details, then read it out loud to your phone’s voicemail greeting recorder. With a professional greeting, you’ll continue nurturing prospects even if you don’t pick up the phone.
18. “Thanks for calling [Company name/your name]. We hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. We aren’t available at the moment due to our holiday hours. Leave your name, number and the reason for your call and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Thanks for calling.” Everyone deserves a break. Let your callers know although you might be enjoying one too, that their needs are important.
Well done on recording your new professional voicemail greeting with script! Remember that you can update it again in a few months time. I recommend you open your online diary, choose a date 4 months from now and type in – Update Voicemail Greeting with Speech Active’s Video. Your listening skills and pronunciation will be even better than they are now. Especially if you continue your improvement with one of our tailored online English Pronunciation & Fluency Courses.
Hi. This is David. I’ve shut the ringers off on my phones and taken a sedative. As soon as I finish this recording I’m going to bed indefinitely. When I wake up I’ll play my messages. Please leave one.
These are all key areas for clear English Pronunciation. When recordings a voicemail greeting like the one in our sample, it’s essential to “put your best foot forward” (this means to give the best impression possible, or to try your very best). It’s the first impression many people will get of you.
Now that you’re prepared for how to leave a professional voicemail with nineteen tips and tricks to stand out and get that callback, let’s talk about the follow-up.