From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text (2015)

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Understanding common etiquette practices when leaving a voicemail message

Understanding common etiquette practices when leaving a voicemail message

From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text (2015)

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Understanding common etiquette practices when leaving a voicemail message

- Voicemail is a common business tool and you most likely encounter it on a regular basis. Leaving the right message can make the difference between a fast returned call and long delays. There are a number of etiquette standards to know about leaving a voicemail message to increase your chances of getting the response you want and to convey the right level of respect. How could we improve this voicemail message, Um.... Yeah. This is Nancy. You can call me at (321) 328-8793. Thanks. A message like our example will likely be placed at the bottom of the list of calls to return. But there are several ways we can improve the message to increase our call's priority and to show the receiver that we respect them and their time. First, before you call anyone, know what you want to say if you reach a voicemail. There's a high probability that many of your calls will be sent to a voicemail system. So knowing what to say ahead of time increases the effectiveness of your message. When leaving a…

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