Summer is fast approaching, bringing with it vacations and the tedious task of recording (and writing) “out of office” voice messages. Don’t go off-the-cuff. It’s easy to overlook important information your caller will want to have, and tempting to say more than you need to say.
Recognize Their Need. When someone calls your business, the voicemail should give them a sense of validation. This means that your voicemail should extend gratitude for their interest in your business, or an apology for not being there to answer your call. These two simple courtesies can go a long way in the creation or establishment of client/business trust. Make it Informative for the Caller. Your voicemail must include all the information the customer will need for your particular business. For instance, if you’re a brick and mortar establishment, it’s wise to include your store hours. It’s also a good idea to leave them an alternate way to contact you, especially if it’s after hours. After all, you don’t want to miss just one potential customer. Here are some suggestions for elements to include in your voicemail: Business name Hours (if brick and mortar) Alternate method of contact, such as email Your name
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6. "Hi, this is [your name]. I'm either on a call or away from my desk. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I'll get back to you. Thank you."
5.( مرحبا بكم في .John Doe شخصيا يمكنكم الوصول إلينا من الاثنين إلى الجمعة 07:00 حتي 06:00 والسبت 10:00 حتي 01:00. إذا كنتم تريدون أن تضعوا طلبا أو لديكم سؤال، يرجى ترك الاسم ورقم الهاتف. سوف نتصل بكم مرة أخرى في أقرب وقت ممكن. يمكنكم دائما إرسال رسالة بريد إلكتروني إلى [email protected]. شكرا جزيلا لاتصالكم - وداعا.
2. Open the dial pad. Tap the dial pad icon near the bottom of the screen to bring up your phone's dial pad.
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Waste a caller’s time with an excessively long greeting before they can leave their message. Long messages are obnoxious. Make your greeting a brief message instead. Now that we have gone over the basic do’s and don’ts of the office voicemail greeting, let’s check out some examples! 15 Professional Voicemail Greeting Samples 1.
2. The Simpsons Share a Funny Answering Greeting. If you’re looking for a short and simple message, we suggest turning to Homer Simpson as he tells callers to… leave a message.
4. Emergency Services or Medical Office Script. Thank you for calling [Company Name]. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.
Hello, this is (your name). I will be out of the office until (time and/or date). If you need to speak to someone immediately, during normal business hours, please PRESS "0." Otherwise, please leave your name, telephone number and a detailed message after the tone and I will call you when I return. Weekly updated greetings
What is the first thing you notice? The greeting starts with “Out of the office”. Many people will by-pass a greeting. It is imperative that you alter the introduction immediately to alert your caller that something is different. They will not be tempted to press # to skip.
By presenting a clear, welcoming message containing relevant information about your business, you are showing callers that you value their time. If your recording is vague, confusing, or drags on, customers will lose interest and hang up the phone instead of leaving a voicemail message.
4. Engage Your Callers. It may not seem like it, but a business voicemail isn’t that different from a regular business conversation. If you create a dialogue between your callers and yourself, you’re gonna have much more engaged, upbeat, and satisfied callers.
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19. “Thank you for calling [company]. We’re closed for [holiday] from [date] until [date]. Please leave your message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Have a happy holiday!”
6.( مرحبا بكم في .JohnDoe بسبب أعمال الصيانة، لا يمكننا الرد على مكالمتكم في الوقت الراهن. يمكنكم إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى [email protected]. سيقوم موظفونا بالرد على رسالتكم في أقرب وقت ممكن. نرجوا أن تتقبلوا اعتذارنا عن هذا التوقف المؤقت! شكرا لتفهمكم
“Good afternoon. You have reached the office of [your name]. I will be out of the office beginning on [date] and will be returning on [date]. Please leave a brief message with your contact information, and I’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as I return on [date]. If this is an emergency or you need to speak with someone before I return, please contact [name of colleague/supervisor], [their job title], at [their phone number].”