I learned that messages can use techniques that generate responses, but also act as a way to help sell your school to a prospect.
· Voicemail is most effective for brief messages. It allows the person to call back at their own convenience, and we don’t have to keep calling them every fifteen minutes hoping to reach them.
· The purpose of leaving a message is to expedite communication – the caller immediately knows why you’re calling, and they have a short-term record of your message.
Having a good voicemail outline can improve the way the message is received.
Try to remove background noise, to increase clarity
I learned the importance and value of telephone communication. I absolutely hate talking on the phone for business so it's something I definitely need to practice.
Everything makes a different. Be strategic and be effective with everything you do.
More thorough voicemails are more likely to get a response. Clarity and likeability are the best ways to encourage a student to call back and set an appointment.
Appropriate humor in voicemails can be effective.
I learned about the different technique to improve your voicemail, when leaving a message.
I will use my voice messages to help advertise opportunities for my students and potential students.
Use the 4 C's including Clarity, Creativity, Content and Confidence
I learned a lot on how to improve leaving voice mail messages.
I learned a lot about enhancing messages and I will definitely apply some of the techniques that were taught in this modules I feel that it has helped to reinforced what i already knew and to go back to basics so that i can get better results with my calls
I agree to be clear with your voice mail
I agree that effective messages need to command a response. I have also noticed that keeping it short and direct and truly wanting the response - yeilds results. A sense of urgency is always helpful.
My experience in sales has me tending to leave shorter voicemails.
Improve the purpose of voicemails by utilizing the 4 C's: clarity, content, creativity and confidence. Rehearse messages, eliminite fillers and make sure you exude confidence.
Because we generally do not respond to voicemail messages as they come in, we havent thought of using that medium as a means of advertising.
When leaving voicemail I need to ensure that it is clear, arouses curiousity and outlines the purpose of the message. Going forward I will plan my calls and speak with greater clarity and confidence in sharing information.
