How to Attract the Right Companies and Repel the Toxic Ones

I had a conversation with a frustrated job seeker earlier today wherein he vented about his experiences involving companies he was applying to and interviewing with. Unfortunately, I hear stories about the kinds of scenarios this gentleman was describing almost every week.

Here's what they typically sound like:
The company invites you in for an interview. It seems promising. They say they'll be inviting you back – and then they never call you …
Source: Recruiter