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If they are calling without an expectation that you always pick up (such as if you are a business coach or a one-man shop) then thanking them for calling might make the most sense.
Hi. You have reached [Business Name]. Our offices are currently closed for the holiday season. We shall return on January 2, 2020, working office hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Until then, please leave a short message and number, or email address, and we’ll get back to you shortly. Thank you for calling.
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When someone reaches your voicemail, it’s important that you help them confirm that they have reached the right person by providing all of the relevant information that they will need. Who have they reached? Did they contact the right person and the right business? Should they leave a message? When will you get back to them? Is there a better time for them to call?
Add Specific Numbers—Forwards calls from up to 12 numbers that you define. 12
Here are a few sample voice mail greetings: External. Hello, this is (your name ). I'm in today but unable to take your call now. But if you leave your name, number and a detailed message after the tone, I'll return your call as soon as possible. If you require personal assistance during regular business hours, please press 0. Thank you.
When choosing Always Forward or Selectively Forward, check the Send to Voicemail check box to forward all calls to an internal voicemail. The Send to Voicemail check box is disabled when an external number is entered.
Standard greeting with your name: "At the tone, please record your message to [name]."
“Hello, you’ve reached the special agent Bond. James Bond. Okay okay, it’s actually [last name]. I’m currently away saving the world on a top-secret mission but I will get back to you as soon as possible. Please leave your name, contact info, number, and availability and I’ll call back as soon as I’m done helping M16. Have a great day. [last name] out!”
A voicemail greeting, on the other hand, refers to the message that your callers hear upon answering the phone. Voicemail greetings can include any information you’d wish to convey, such as special sales, bargains, alternate phone numbers to use, or your company’s normal working hours.
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Option 5: Dial your desk phone number (ex: 240-567-9XXX) and press * key when you hear your greeting. You will then be prompted to enter your passcode followed by the # key Option 6: Dial Voice Mail Portal (240-567-9900) and enter your Mailbox ID (last 5 digits of your phone number) followed by # key (ex: 79XXX#). You
3. Department Wide Voicemail Greeting. This voicemail greeting should list the name of the department, the hours of operation or the whereabouts of your personnel, the protocol for following up with the customer, and another way to get in touch with the department.
Assign an existing schedule—Select a previously created schedule from the drop-down.
On the Greeting page, under both the Business Hours and After Hours tabs, choose whether you want to use the default greeting, upload an audio recording, or record your own greeting. Click Next. 8