Jane Doe has listed you on her resume as her first business reference. I am considering Ms. Doe for a position in our aluminum window plant management team.
The successful candidate for this position must have experience in multilevel management and be able to regulate workloads in circumstances of fluctuating demand. If you could offer your candid evaluation of Jane Doe's abilities in these areas, I would be most grateful.
We are considering several candidates and want to fill the position by August 15. If it would be more convenient for you to telephone me, my office number is 555-5555.