Describe effective voice mail techniques.

One begins the message nearly the same way one would a telephone call. One should be as courteous as one would on the telephone and speak as clearly and distinctly as one can. One should tell the listener one's name and affiliation. One should begin with an overview of the message and continue with details. If one wants the listener to take action, one should call for it at the end. If one wants the listener to return one's call, state that precisely, including when one can be reached. One should slowly give the number where one's call can be returned and close with a brief goodwill message.