You may not remember (or wish to remember) a time before texting, caller ID, or maybe even cell phones. But, lest we forget, a short ten years ago, answering machines were a thing. A big thing. And today, the art of voicemail is still alive. I know you know this. But sometimes, dear job-seeker, my experiences trying to get a hold of you tell me that you don’t really know this. Listen up, job-seekers. Your voicemail greeting message is important. In fact, having your voicemail set up incorrectly — or worse, not at all — is going to make employers/hiring managers less likely to hire you. When I ask people why they haven’t set up their voicemail, I have yet to hear a good reason. The most common is that “I never check my voicemail” or “Anyone who wants to get a hold of me will text me.” Well, guess freaking what? Recruiters are not going to text or even call you back.

Talking on the phone and even leaving voicemails may seem like a thing of the past but believe me it is still happening- especially when applying/interviewing for jobs and internships. I can't tell you the number of times I been told by employers/hiring managers getting a voicemail and can't hear the person or don't have enough information to call them back!

Although this video might seem simple, pay close attention because these tips will help you to show the potential employer that you are both interested in the job.

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Leaving a Professional Voicemail!