Voicemail

How do you leave a proper voicemail?

1. Speak clearly and not too fast.
2. Greet and then identify yourself.
3. Leave a concise message.
4. Leave your return phone number speaking slowly.
5. Repeat name and phone number.
6. Sign off.

Example:

Hello Amber, this is Ron Ulseth from Itasca Community College.

I am calling to inquire about the cows you have for sale. We are interested in buying a few cows for our engineering program. How many cows are for sale? Do they have a penchant for getting out of the fence? and How much are you asking?

Could you please call me back at 2 1 8 - 3 4 9 - 9 1 5 4?

Again this is Ron Ulseth and my number is 218-349-9154.

Thank you. Goodbye.

TBL: This may sound like common sense, but fewer than 50% of the voicemails I get follow the right etiquette.