Want to increase the likelihood of getting a prompt call-back when you have to leave a voicemail message? Here’s how:
- State your name slowly and clearly. If it’s a tough one like Zbigniew Brzezinski, spell it out so the recipient gets it.
- Give your phone number at the beginning of your message and at the end of your message.
[quotesright]Having to listen to a lengthy message multiple times trying to get the callback number makes your listener’s ears bleed,[/quotesright] especially when it is delivered at hypersonic velocity. You know, those numbers that sound like: “gimmeacallat5558403973stension95631” with the last two digits enunciated at such a low volume a bat would get a hernia trying to hear them.
Say the numbers S L O W L Y in short segments so people can write them down like “705…555…55…55” your listener will love you for it.
Don’t make it hard for people to call you back. Take five seconds to do it right – you’ll be pleased with the results.
