What happens here is when you apologize and sound genuine in your tone, your prospects would understand and leave their contact details for you to follow with them.
I would imagine some of the callers have an issue about which they're rather anxious.
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“Hi. You have reached (your name). I will not be available in the office starting (date) to (date). You can leave a short message if you wish, after the beep or if you require immediate assistance, you can contact my assistant (name). Thank you.”
Greetings can be changed using any telephone, or from the Personal Communications Assistant using a desktop computer; However, departmental mailboxes and those assigned to labs and general spaces must be updated using a telephone.
The insurance agent is quite polite in his approach towards his clients. He is also eager in extending his help to the client.
You’ve decided to switch to a VoIP service because you’re tired of the expenses from a traditional phone service, in addition to paying a technician to maintain your current setup. You’re also...
11. Hello, you’ve reached [your name]’s cell phone. I can’t take your call at the moment, but if you leave a brief message, I’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Plz Anne Marie leave your real number.. Just kidding.. safety first.. Thank you for these nice lessons..
17. "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."
3. Product Inquiry Sub Menu IVR Script. Your customers may want to know more about your product or have some queries about it. A multi-level IVR menu for product-related queries is helpful here.
Here are some examples of voicemail greetings for your direct business line that are both personal and professional. Enjoy!
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-You have reached the voice mailbox of (your name). If you’re a hot chick/guy, you may leave a message at the tone. If your one of (your name)’s friends, you may also leave a message at the tone. If you’re not hot and not one of (your name)’s friends, call back when you are.
The basic rule of thumb is that callers should hear one of two things when they first connect with your voicemail — either an apology for not being able to answer the call or a “thank you” for having called. You can do both if you prefer, but keep it short and to the point.
You can trick the caller with funny jokes before the actual greeting message beeps. Keep such kind of voicemails for close friends and family members. They will find it amusing soon after making the call. The machine says Hello, not Me. So respond to what the mechanical device orders you. Play the game of in and out to find me out! Listen to the voice after the beep. Yes yes yes, we are not yet in and we do not want to bore you with a long voicemail text. Leave your message after the beep. I cannot lend my ear so I have kept the machine as my assistant. Record. I love your voice! I want to hear you. Speak up to record.
When your business is closed for vacation or holidays, it’s imperative that you set appropriate expectations for a callback and to provide an alternative coverage option, if available. The following greeting accomplishes this succinctly.