Voice mail is one of those technological advances people either love or hate. There are actually STILL people out there who won't leave messages because they don't like the sound of their voice on tape!
Whether you can't stand leaving messages or feel voice mail is an essential tool, it is a fact of business life. Remember, voice mail messages are worth nothing until they are returned. To get the most out of your voice mail messages, follow these tips:
- Sound excited
- Keep your message under 30 seconds
- Smile when speaking
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Repeat your name, phone number, and company
- Spell your name and company name
- Don't give away ALL your information--just enough to make the person want to call you back!
It may be helpful to practice your message on your own voice mail and then listen to it yourself to identity the areas you need to work on.
With a little practice, you'll have the message that gets returned.
