There’s a potential of up to 3 quick touches right off the bat to help you get on your prospects radar:
I can’t answer the phone right now, but if you leave me a message with your name and phone number, I will return your call as soon as possible. You have reached Jim Bucki. I can’t take your call at the moment but please don’t hesitate to leave a message after the tone. I will return your call as soon as I am able.
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That’s the simple structure of a voicemail greeting. Overall, your greeting should be professional, but the wording can vary depending on the situation. Check out a sample below.
From another extension in your system: Dial 500 , enter your extension number, then enter your voicemail password, followed by the # key. Press the * key to enter the Main Menu. Note: If you have no saved voicemail messages, you should enter the Main Menu automatically. You can skip this step. Press 2 to change your greeting.
2. Dial your carrier’s support number. This can be obtained from their official website.
If your voicemail has been set up and you are unable to change your greeting through the 'Voicemail' tab, dial *86 then choose option 4 to change. From a Home screen, tap the Phone app . If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library. Tap Voicemail then tap Greeting (upper-left).
Congratulations! You've recorded a professional voicemail greeting that your callers love. If you want them to keep loving it, you'll need to update regularly. Adding seasonal information and varying your message keeps your greetings fresh, which is especially important for businesses whose clients and customers call in on a regular basis.
Website: https://www.businesstrainingworks.com/training-resource/voicemail-etiquette/
In the video lesson, I shared this example for a common voicemail greeting in English:
My first tip for you today, is to write it down and when you are ready to record simply read it out.
4. Hang-up the phone when you have listened to all the voicemails you want to save
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our offices are currently closed for the day. Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time. Did you know that you can check your account status with us 24 hours a day / 7 days a week by visiting [account login webpage]? Here you can view information about your account, as well as answers to general questions you may have. Otherwise, please call back during standard office hours, and we will be happy to assist you. To repeat this message, press the # key. Holiday Greetings
You can do so by logging in to your carrier’s website or contacting customer service for assistance. Some network providers also let you do so via their mobile app. Go to Settings → Phone → Change Voicemail Password.Enter the new password.
If it’s too late, sneak into the person’s house, steal their phone, and destroy it. Just kidding. Think before you leave a message and you’ll be fine. Good luck! All You Need to Know About Speech Recognition Technology
If voice mail options are grayed out, you're using the Skype for Business voice mail service with cloud PSTN. Voice mail options aren't available in Outlook.
13. “Hello, you’ve reached the [Department name] at [your company]. We can’t take your call right now, but please leave your name, contact information, and the reason for reaching out. One of our team members will be in touch within the day. To ensure we don’t miss you again, you can also let us know the best time to call you back. Thanks and have a great day.” This greeting lets your caller know your Customer Service team is just as efficient as you are.Voicemail greetings for calls received after business hours
Recently one of my students asked a great question about voicemail in English and I thought that you might have the same question as well.