Attempted problem definition: The heartache of job hunting brought about by the algorithmic and systemic style of current solutions.
My inquiries brought about quite a few insights in regard to the problem areas that people were facing in regard to job hunting. The following are some of the many responses to "What was the worst part about your job hunt?"
Alex, Software Engineer: "Ugh, incompetent recruiters and keyword spam hunters. On LinkedIn, I get maybe 10 messages/week from recruiters and 9 of them miss the mark on something I'm interested in or qualified for."
Paige, UX Designer: "Getting zero feedback for months was the hardest part. I felt it was a waste of time and ruined the moral of showing my best skills."
Katie, Architect: "Does interviewing count as an answer? More specifically, I'm very awkward individual so talking about myself is difficult."
Mike, Software Engineer: "Not hearing back from companies. Also when searching for entry-level positions and 50% of them require 5+ years of experience... That seems like a simple thing to fix on a site like Indeed"
A simple google search also reveals what people are concerned about with Job Hunting:
I also looked at a few online articles exploring missteps when looking for a job, and things that you can do to make it a better experience:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2015/04/10/am-i-doing-something-wrong-in-my-job-search/
https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-basic-mistakes-thatll-slow-down-any-job-searchand-how-to-fix-them-all-today
https://www.creativecircle.com/blog/category/job-search/
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