It could suck less if candidates used an application system that gave candidates more visibility into the job search process. Like require employers to summari

It could suck less if candidates used an application system that gave candidates more visibility into the job search process. Like require employers to summarize the most important thing they want (1, 4), require a response or the employer pays the candidate a fee (2), shows the number of applicants to a position, the last time a resume was reviewed, the last time a candidate was interviewed, the number of candidates interviewed (3), does not require the candidate to signup to apply (5). If software like this was written and worked well and shown to candidates, and candidates didn't jump on it when it appeared, then candidates may have only themselves to blame. If you want something enough you need to also do something about it.