If you’re making several calls, make sure you document your messages so you can be on top of it immediately if/when your call is returned. Nothing worse (or more stupid) than getting a returned call and having no idea who it’s from.
Disclaimer: Some pages on this site may include an affiliate link. This does not effect our editorial in any way. How do I set up my phone’s voicemail greeting and update the name associated with my extension when I leave a voicemail for others? Pick up the phone handset and press the Voice Mail button on the phone base. Enter your voice mail password. If you don't know what your voice mail password is, please call tech support at x6688 or create a work ticket to have it reset. Push 7 to record a personal greeting. Select 1 to record a new greeting. Select 1 again to review the recorded greeting, or 2 to re-record. When your greeting is satisfactory, press # to apply the recorded greeting to your extension.
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Hello. You’ve received Laura Brown in the Accounting Department. I’m not able to take your call right now but please leave a detailed message and I’ll return your call within 24 hours. Thank you.
“Hi (Prospects Name). I left you a voicemail the other day regarding…” (now repeat your first time voicemail message, including your name and number twice at the end)
In an email, you may end by telling the contact what you want them to do next. In a voicemail, though, ending with something like, “Call me back,” or, “If I don’t hear from you, I’ll call next week,” can discourage the person from responding.
If you want your prospects to get back to you, you better sound exciting. If you have a monotone voice, you’re almost certainly not going to get a response.
The Voice Memos app can also be used to record a voice message. You then tap the ellipsis icon and open the Share pane to find the correct destination.
Out of town? Your callers should know. Let them know with the following vacation voicemail greetings.
Hello! This is [Nick on the West Coast Sales Team at LinkedPhone]. I am currently on vacation until [Friday, April 22nd] with limited access to email. If you require urgent assistance, please contact my lieutenant [Harold Kisp at 415-555-1212 or [email protected]]. Otherwise, please leave a message and I will return your call when I’m back in the office. Thank you and I look forward to chatting!
Generally, voicemail is not the medium to discuss deal logistics. Keep messages short and to the point, and steer clear of deal specifics. Ask relevant questions and you're likelier to get a response.
This guide will detail how to set the voicemail greeting in 8x8 Admin Console. This method will only set your first and last name. For instructions on how to set a full greeting see How do I set up my voicemail in 8x8 Admin Console?
Before we begin, I hope you learnt something in episode 177. We covered how to make inquiries over the phone, I gave you some tips and simple phrases to help you get started. If you are new to the show please go back to the last episode and have a listen to those phrases.
2. Straight To The Point Voicemail Greetings. (Insert name) is either away from their desk or on another call. Leave your name, number, and a brief message and (insert name) will return your call within (insert timeframe.)
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As Dan tells us, "This is the only strategy I’ve ever seen consistently work—but when they call back you'd better have a question ready!"
AUDIX answers your calls when you are unavailable or too busy to answer your phone. Callers can then leave messages in your voice "mailbox." Later, at a time convenient to you, you can access your mailbox to get those messages.
When on vacation, provide your callers with a return date and a back-up contact person to accommodate emergencies. This prevents you from potentially damaging a valued relationship while you enjoy some time off.