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 (31–40)
On Your Mark ~Trail of Light~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

This is the second single of Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ debut.
Judging from the members’ comments, you can really feel that this song finally put them on the starting line.
It’s a cheer song that lifts the spirits of job-seeking students who are about to chart an unseen map.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

The three-piece rock band WANIMA’s 2018 release “Yatte Miyou” is a song that gives you a push to set aside your worries, just give it a try, and have fun! It’s a track that cheers on people job-hunting or taking on something new.
Even when you’re feeling down, listening to this song is sure to lift your spirits and help you stay positive.
DreamKibou no Hikari 〜Kiseki o Shinjite〜

This is a single released in February 2015, a song EXILE ATSUSHI wrote specifically for Dream.
It’s a ballad that gives you the strength to take the first step forward.
Things don’t always go well and we sometimes lose confidence, but listening to this song gives me courage.
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki

Released in July 2000 as the 37th single, it was used as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Project X: Challengers.” With vocals that resonate straight to the heart and music that evokes a scene from a film, it reminds us of the importance of never giving up.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu

Takahashi Yu’s signature positive song “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”).
Even the title alone is encouraging, and for some reason this song feels incredibly convincing.
Released as a single in 2015, it was also used in a commercial.
Many people who were feeling down, unmotivated day after day, or not finding joy in things were surely saved by this track.
It certainly resonates with those wrestling with the idea of changing jobs, too, and it’s a positive number that makes you think, “Maybe I’ll give it a try!”
A cheer song to support job-hunting students. Songs you want to listen to when you’re about to give it your all (41–50)
SaraiTanimura Shinji, Kayama Yuzo

Released in November 1992, it was used as the theme song for “24-Hour TV: Love Saves the Earth.” It’s a motivational song that makes you feel you’ll surely find your place, even when repeated interview rejections make you feel like giving up.
ButterflyKōda Kumi

Released in June 2005 as the 16th single, it won the Grand Prize at the 47th Japan Record Awards.
Her vocals, which stay true to her own style, are empowering.
The uptempo rhythm lifts your spirits.


