Suggested Personal Voice Mail Greetings
Furlough Days
You have reached the Office of _________________.
Because of the severe state budget cuts to the California State University system, most of our employees are taking 24 unpaid furlough days this year Today, _(Date or Dates)______, is a furlough day and our office is closed. We will reopen on _(Date)____. You may leave a message or call back when we are open.
Sworn officers and dispatchers in the University Police Department are on duty every day of the year, including furlough days. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Thank you.
Ongoing
Hello, you have reached the Office of ___________________. Unfortunately, we are unable to take your call. If at the tone you would leave your name, telephone number and a detailed message, we will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.
Hi, this is _________ at Humboldt State University. I’m sorry I cannot take your call right now. Please leave a detailed message at the tone along with your name and telephone number. I‘ll return your call as soon as I can. Thank you.
Hello, you have reached the College of _________ at Humboldt State University. We are unable to answer your call at the present time. Please leave a message with your name and telephone number at the tone. Your call will be returned shortly. Thank you for calling.
Hello, this is _________ of the __________department at Humboldt State University. I am not able to take your call at the moment but if you leave your name, telephone number and a brief message at the tone, I'll return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.
Diversion on Busy
Hello, you have reached the Office of _____________. I’m presently on another call and unable to speak with you personally. If you will leave your name and telephone number, I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.
Extended Absence
Hello, you have reached the voice mail for _______ at Humboldt State University. I am out of the office from ______ to _______ and will not be checking my voice mail. If you require assistance in my absence please contact ________ at extension _________. Thank you.
Hello, you have reached the Office of ___________. I am currently away from the office and will return on “day of week and date”. If you need assistance before then, please call ____________ at 707-826-____ or extension ____. Thank you.