Professional away message email
Here are a few examples of professional away message emails:
Example 1: Simple and Straightforward
Subject: Out of Office - Unavailable until [Date]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date]. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls. If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of backup contact].
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to responding to your message upon my return.
Best regards, [Your Name]
Example 2: Providing Alternative Contact Information
Subject: Out of Office - Unavailable until [Date]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date]. If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of backup contact] at [Backup contact email] or [Backup contact phone number].
For non-urgent matters, I will respond to your email upon my return. Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Best regards, [Your Name]
Example 3: Providing a Brief Explanation
Subject: Out of Office - Unavailable until [Date]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date] as I am attending a conference and will have limited access to emails and phone calls. If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of backup contact].
I appreciate your understanding and look forward to responding to your message upon my return.
Best regards, [Your Name]
Example 4: Providing a Longer Explanation
Subject: Out of Office - Unavailable until [Date]
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office and will be unavailable until [Date] as I am taking a short vacation to recharge and spend time with family. During this time, I will have limited access to emails and phone calls.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Name of backup contact]. For non-urgent matters, I will respond to your email upon my return.
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Best regards, [Your Name]
Remember to customize your away message email to fit your specific needs and circumstances.