An uplifting song to support job-hunting students. A track you’ll want to listen to when you’re about to give it your all.
During your job hunt, do you ever feel discouraged when results don’t come, or feel like you’re being crushed by nerves before an interview? In moments like those, what supports your heart are motivational songs that give you a gentle push.
In this article, we’ve gathered the perfect tracks for anyone working hard on their job search.
Whether you want to fire yourself up during your morning commute, encourage yourself after a selection process, or find the courage to take a new step forward—there are job-hunting songs that will stand by you in all kinds of moments! Find the one that fits you best!
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A cheer song to support job-hunting students. Songs you want to listen to when you’re about to give it your all (111–120)
job hunting for a career changeSAWA
DTM singer-songwriter SAWA’s title is, quite literally, “Job Hunting.” The song is the lead track from the album of the same name released in 2020.
It feels as if it speaks for those who joined a company full of hope only to find it wasn’t the workplace or job they imagined and now want to switch jobs.
Everyone has their share of worries at work, big or small, but the lyrics make you think, “This is a bit much…” Even so, there are surely people actually living that kind of life.
It’s a song that helps you cut ties cleanly and take the next step forward.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
Sazanka by SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2018.
The song was used as NHK’s theme for the PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics that year.
It’s a cheer song for athletes who must deliver the fruits of their hard work at the decisive moment in their quest for medals, but it’s not just for athletes—it’s for anyone giving their all every day or trying to take on a new challenge.
If you’re thinking about changing jobs, its gentle yet piercing lyrics will surely give you courage.
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Released in 2013 as SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major-label single.
The song was used as the theme for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!! and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also featured in Recruit’s Rikunabi 2017 “Brass Band” TV commercial, and is a song that gives you the strength to face forward and keep trying.
AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO
TOKIO’s “AMBITIOUS JAPAN!” is strongly associated with JR Central’s commercials.
Thanks to its use in the ads and TOKIO’s popularity, it has fans across a wide range of ages and has long been cherished as a fight song.
Released in 2003, this track lifts your spirits no matter who you are and encourages a positive outlook—making it a song that can certainly give courage to anyone considering a job change.
Like a train speeding toward its destination, it inspires the determination to charge straight ahead toward what you’ve set your sights on.
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
This is a song to encourage a friend who’s heartbroken.
In work and in love, life often doesn’t go as planned.
But it’s equally true that we can learn a lot from those failures and experiences.
They can help us notice our own charms and discover new possibilities.
That’s the kind of song this is.
A fight song to cheer you onTHE FRANK VOX
A heart-stirring cheer song dedicated to students pouring their hearts into club activities! Sung by THE FRANK VOX, this track gives a powerful push to those facing challenges.
The encouraging words in the lyrics are sure to give listeners courage and hope.
Released as a digital single in August 2024, it was also included on the EP “VOX GIFT 2,” released in September of the same year.
It’s featured as the ending theme for ABC TV’s show “Bukatsu People: Full Power Support! Bukapi!” Give it a listen when you’re on the verge of a setback in your club, or to fire yourself up before a match!
Sora-buneTOKIO
This is a classic song by TOKIO that gives you the courage to set sail toward a hopeful future.
The lyrics penned by Miyuki Nakajima carry a powerful message: carve out your own path in life.
Combined with Tomoya Nagase’s passionate vocals, it’s a track that gives listeners a strong push forward.
Released in August 2006, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “My Boss My Hero,” gaining broad support across different audiences.
To everyone struggling with job hunting, listen to this song and believe in your own path as you move forward!