Dear :

I am pleased to recommend [name], who has applied for [position] with your company.

[name] has worked as a [position] with our company for years. He has shown himself to be a quick learner who works well independently and a good team leader who is able to cooperate with others.

We were extremely disappointed to lose [name], but I understand his desire to apply the training he received at [college] to [type of work]. As I am fully convinced of his talents, I am happy to give him the highest recommendation.

Sincerely yours,

[name]

[title]