Use the arrow keys or the mouse to change which name is selected. Shift and and an arrow key will move the currently selected name in that direction. Use 'b' to drop the currently selected name to the bottom of the list and 't' to move it to the top. Use Space or Enter to mark a cell. Once two cells are marked, use 's' to swap their contents.
You might work your way from the top using 'b' to drop anybody you don't care about. Then when you get out of the green zone and you see someone you would like to hear from, use Space to mark their name, and then look for a name higher up you'd be willing to trade. Mark that name with Space and hit 's' to swap them. Or just use 't' to pop your favorites directly to the top.
Keep in mind that the green zone covers sixty-four names. I'll likely only be interviewing around sixteen people so assuming everyone will agree to be interviewed, you really need to get your favorite names in the first two rows.
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