Requesting permission to contact references, employers

From Human Resources or Employment Office to individual

Thank you for your application for the position of senior financial analyst at Consolidated Intergalactic.
We have reviewed your resume and background and have determined that you are a qualified applicant for the position. At this point we would like to request that you provide us with a list of at least three references from current or previous employers or supervisors; if you would prefer that we not contact your current employer or supervisor until after you have been interviewed, please indicate that on the form.
Once we have reviewed your complete application package, we may be in contact with you to arrange for an interview.