Is Voicemail In or Out?

How many of you are leaving voicemail messages these days? Voicemail may be dying but there is still room for good voicemails. I landed one of my biggest clients last year by leaving one simple voice mail message so keep the faith and don’t give up on voicemail too soon. Check out the article, The Art of the Perfect Voicemail and review the 6 tips for effective voicemails:

1. Be clear about the goal of the message

2. Be authoritative yet upbeat in your tone

3. Find a bridge to the person you’re calling

4. Be brief

5. Be specific in your request

6. Leave your contact information slowly and clearly

Also cast your vote on Caller No 1, 2, or 3. Which call would you return and why?