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What do the icons and colors mean next to candidate names?

A candidate’s first and last initials are shown in the circle icon next to their names. As a candidate’s status changes, the color of the icons may also change.


Dark blue: Default state

The default state of candidates is indicated by dark blue.

This icon above shows a regular candidate’s first and last initials.


This icon above indicates that a concealed candidate has agreed to be revealed.

Bright blue: Invited

Invited candidates are indicated by a bright blue icon showing an envelope.

This icon above indicates an invited candidate.

Green: Recommended

Recommended candidates appear in green.

This icon above shows a candidate who has been recommended by a district placement director.

This icon above shows a concealed candidate who has been recommended by a district placement director and agreed to have his or her identity revealed.

This icon above shows an invited candidate who has been recommended by a district placement director.

Gray: Concealed or removed

Concealed candidates and removed candidates (declined recommendations) are indicated by gray icons.

This icon above indicates a concealed candidate who has either declined to provide access to his or her identity or for whom a request for access is pending. 

This icon above indicates a candidate who was recommended to a church by a district placement director, but the church has declined the recommendation.