![]() ![]() You can reach me at _.” The recipient immediately knows why you’re calling and has the pertinent information for the call-back. Again, this is _ calling about the proposal. I just received the proposal you sent and have a few questions that need clarification before we can make a decision. Instead of listing said questions, the following would typically suffice: “Hi, this is _. Maybe you have five questions about the proposal you just received. The ramblersĪt one time or another, I’m sure we have all been at the receiving end of a message that rambles on to infinity, and I’m guessing we’ve all been guilty of leaving one on occasion! It’s an easy trap to fall into. ![]() When giving the digits, speak clearly with consistent pacing. Doing so could save the listener from having to back the message up again to get the entire number. Just like with your name, it’s not a bad idea to say the phone number twice. Naturally enough, the phone number is an essential part of nearly any voicemail message. Also, for those of us who have a name that is unusual or is difficult to spell, adding the spelling to your message will likely be rather helpful as well. First and foremost, be sure to mention your name, and it won’t hurt to even mention it twice. Or if not left out, sometimes it’s said so quickly that the listener really can’t quite decipher it. It’s surprising how often this detail is left out of voicemails. Since then, I’ve certainly mended my ways, and the good news is that leaving an effective voicemail is quite easily done! With some basic tools and ideas, you’ll be well on your way to being an expert on voicemail etiquette. And then after quick reflection, I realized that maybe I just wasn’t doing a good job of leaving voicemails. Ever wondered why it seems to take everyone so long to return your call? I sure have. ![]()
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