1. Desperation for a job:

• "The Relationship Between Unemployment and Mental Health in the United States: The Moderating Role of Economic Factors" by Rizwan et al. (2021)
• "When Unemployed People Apply to Anything and Everything: Why Job Search Overload Harms Job Search Effectiveness" by Van Iddekinge et al. (2021)

1. Lack of clear career goals:

• "The Link Between a Sense of Calling and Job Search Behaviors: A Longitudinal Study" by Johnston et al. (2021)
• "The Role of Career Adaptability, Career Resilience, and Perceived Social Support in Predicting Job Search Behaviors Among University Graduates" by Wan et al. (2022)

1. Lack of job search skills:

• "How Job Search Assistance Can Help the Long-Term Unemployed Return to Work" by Kluve et al. (2021)
• "Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Job Search in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study" by Wilson et al. (2022)

1. Fear of missing out:

• "Can Too Much Information Be Harmful? The Role of Organizational Information on Job Seekers' Recruitment Behavior" by Rodriguez et al. (2021)
• "The Impact of Decision-Making Biases on Job Search and Employment Quality" by Herman et al. (2022)

1. Lack of confidence:

• "Unpacking Job Seekers’ Self-Presentation Strategies and Their Impact on Employability: An Analysis of LinkedIn Profiles" by Ballarino et al. (2021)
• "The Relationship Between Applicant’s Need for Cognitive Closure, Self-Esteem, and Job Search Behavior" by Grynberg et al. (2022)