Your former employee, ______________, has applied to our firm for employment as a______________(name of position).
We are writing to request information concerning ____________________ (name of employee) including the following: (1) dates of employment; (2) rate of compensation; (3) performance evaluation; and (4) reason for termination of employment.
Would you also please state whether he/she would be eligible for reemployment with your firm.
Any information furnished by you will be held in strictest confidence.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation.