Voicemail messages for work sample
Here are some sample voicemail messages for work:
Professional and Brief
"Hello, this is [Your Name]. I'm not available to take your call right now. Please leave a message with your name, number, and a brief summary of your call. I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you."
Friendly and Approachable
"Hi there! This is [Your Name] from [Your Department]. I'm not available to take your call at the moment, but I'd love to get back to you. Please leave a message with your name, number, and a quick summary of what's on your mind. I'll get back to you ASAP. Thanks!"
Detailed and Organized
"Hello, this is [Your Name]. I'm currently unavailable to take your call. If you could please leave a message with your name, number, and a detailed description of the purpose of your call, I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible. Additionally, if you could specify a preferred time for me to return your call, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your patience and understanding."
Apologetic and Concise
"Hi, this is [Your Name]. I'm so sorry, but I'm not available to take your call right now. Please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to speaking with you soon."
For a Specific Situation
"Hello, this is [Your Name]. I'm currently out of the office on [project/travel/meeting], but I'll be back in touch soon. If you have an urgent matter, please contact [Name of backup contact]. Otherwise, please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."
Remember to always:
- Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
- Enunciate your words
- Leave your name and department (if applicable)
- Provide a clear and concise message
- Keep the message brief (around 30 seconds to 1 minute)
- End with a friendly tone and a call to action (e.g., "Thank you" and "I'll get back to you soon")