Setting up your work voicemail and unsure of what to say? Some ideas!

It's your first day and they set up your voicemail. Maybe you're a little nervous, or maybe your social graces aren't amazing. But you call the number to set it up, and you've got a blank. No idea what to greeting to leave with potential callers who miss you. Some ideas:

Hi, you have reached (Name). I am not in my office to take your call. At the tone leave your name, telephone number and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hi, this is (Name). I’m sorry I cannot answer your call right now. Please leave a detailed, message at the tone. I’ll call you as soon as I return. Thank you.

Hello, you have reached (Name) at (Company Name). I’m sorry I cannot answer your call at the present time. Please leave a message at the tone and I will call you back as soon as possible. Thank you for calling.

Hello, this is (Name) of (Department) at (Company Name). I’m sorry I can’t speak with you at the moment but if you’d like to leave your name, telephone number and details of how I can help you I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for calling.