Western songs that give you courage for job hunting: iconic and popular tracks from around the world

When it comes to job-hunting songs, I get the impression that many Japanese tracks deliver heartfelt messages straight to the point, but this time I’d like to introduce some Western motivational songs.

Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, their energetic sound will lift your spirits.

You may feel anxious about the unknown experiences ahead and the challenge of entering society, but hang in there—you’ve got this.

Playlist

Western songs that give you courage for job hunting: iconic and popular tracks from around the world
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	DriveEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s fiery F1 anthem
2	BelieverImagine Dragons		Powerful music that awakens motivation
3	#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers		An iconic song that makes you smile in selfies
4	Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber		Popular songs by Justin Bieber
5	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Queen is the most successful band in the world, boasting sales of over 300 million.
6	No BeefAfrojack and Steve Aoki		Japanese American DJ Steve Aoki achieves great success in music
7	Around The WorldRed Hot Chili Peppers		Red Hot Chili Peppers, a wildly passionate rock band
8	Take On Mea-ha		A globally famous Nordic hit-song band
9	Live ForeverOasis		The iconic song that brings a ray of hope, “Live Forever”
10	heroMariah Carey		Also well-known for singing Christmas songs...
11	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		An overwhelmingly iconic song by a world-famous band
12	Black Or WhiteMichael Jackson		Objection to racism in Michael’s song
13	Walk This WayAerosmith		Aerosmith’s classic hit, a danceable classic
14	Just oneHoobastank		Life doesn’t always go the way you want…
15	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem: An Inspirational Anthem for Life’s Turning Points
16	Shake it offTaylor Swift		In the American pop scene of the 2000s, …
17	WhateverOasis		When it comes to support songs by Western bands, it’s got to be this one…
18	Moving MountainsUsher		Soaring vocals and a moody track...
19	Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of women's strength
20	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		The iconic duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates
21	ThunderstruckAC/DC		AC/DC is a heavyweight rock band from Australia.
22	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		A song that gives you the courage to overcome hardships
23	Let’s Get It StartedBlack Eyed Peas		An iconic song that makes you feel liberated at a party
24	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		X JAPAN’s classic song “Kurenai” turned into a gag
25	Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry		Chuck Berry's “Johnny B. Goode”
26	Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake		Understood the meaning of the music video and was moved by the high-energy music.
27	BurnDeep Purple		A legendary hard rock band from the 1970s
28	LaylaEric Clapton		Eric Clapton, the world-renowned rock guitarist
29	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Stirring music, lively rhythms to lift your spirits
30	FootlooseKenny Loggins		The famous hit from Footloose, well-known along with the film.
31	Party MonsterKrewella		Get hyped with a party monster
32	Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		A renowned rock band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and winner of a Grammy Award.
33	BelieverMajor Lazer		Introduction to Major Lazer's song 'Believer'
34	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to take on challenges.
35	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A moving song that expresses the anxiety of chasing dreams through sound
36	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen's signature song, a classic victory theme
37	BooyahShowtek		A music video featuring kids playing pranks is distinctive.
38	PegSteely Dan		Pursuing innovative musicianship in jazz rock
39	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Legend of the rock world, an anthem that ignites fighting spirit
40	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		Powerful rock that stays true to the will for freedom
41	JumpVan Halen		Eddie Van Halen, a rock innovator
42	Ain’t a party without meDavid Guetta		David Guetta's club hit song
43	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy Osbourne’s shocking stage
44	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		An anthem that cheers you on to carve out your own life
45	Imitation of lifeR.E.M.		No one cares even if you cry
46	Heavyweight champion of the worldReverend and the makers		A song that asks for another path in an ordinary life
47	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		The Killers' classic youthful rock anthem
48	Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors		An indie-folk classic, a song about not giving up on your dreams
49	Livin’ On A Prayer & You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi		A classic Bon Jovi song—a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance
50	I Wanna GoBritney Spears		Britney’s uplifting pop song
51	Viva La VidaColdplay		A moving masterpiece depicting a king’s glory and downfall
52	The Final CountdownEurope		A moving song depicting a departure into space
53	My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy		An encouraging rock song by Fall Out Boy
54	On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons		Imagine Dragons' inspiring anthem that gives you courage
55	SweetnessJimmy Eat World		A Jimmy Eat World fight song
56	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		The path to dreams, the courage to keep believing
57	Life Is Worth LivingJustin Bieber		Feeling encouraged by a beaver’s motivational song
58	RoarKaty Perry		Japanese people should resist peer pressure and live freely.
59	My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson's motivational song
60	Every Little Bit HelpsLuke Combs		Luke Combs's country songs are wonderful.
61	Live While We’re YoungOne Direction		Iconic 2012 release camp PV by 1D
62	Good LifeOneRepublic		OneRepublic’s uplifting classic
63	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		Get the courage for your job hunt with Owl City’s cheer song!
64	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Panic! At The Disco's classic song
65	HomePhillip Phillips		Introduction to Phillips’s famous song “Home”
66	Fight SongRachel Platten		Introduction to Classic American Cheer Songs
67	BraveSara Bareilles		A song about the courage to express your true self
68	Try EverythingShakira		A cheer song for trying anything and never giving up
69	Spice up your lifeSpice Girls		In the UK, back when girl bands were still rare...
70	You Got Me ft. Erykah BaduThe Roots		In the neo-soul scene, The Roots’ hip-hop is invaluable.
71	vertigoU2		Led by Bono, the vocalist also famous as an activist, …
72	Good JobAlicia Keys		An Encouragement Song for Hardworking Exam Takers: 'Good Job'
73	Wake Me UpAvicii		Avicii’s classic became an encouraging anthem.
74	Last HurrahBebe Rexha		Even if you fail, don’t give up—keep trying again and again.
75	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's hard rock classic
76	Work B**chBritney Spears		The courage to make dreams come true and the energy to keep striving
77	You Haven’t Seen The Last Of MeCher		The courage to aim higher without giving up on your dreams
78	That’s My GirlFifth Harmony		A cheer song to believe in yourself—go for it!
79	You Might Like ItJason Mraz		A song that encourages young people pursuing their dreams
80	The MiddleJimmy Eat World		You can do anything! Stay positive with a cheer song
81	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		A classic that gives you the courage to keep believing in your dreams
82	StrongerKelly Clarkson		Overcome the entrance exams and cheer them on with a powerful singing voice!
83	Born This WayLady Gaga		Value your true self and keep looking forward.
84	Through The RainMariah Carey		A song that gives you the courage to persevere in the face of adversity
85	happyPharrell Williams		An upbeat song that encourages exam-takers
86	ChangeTaylor Swift		Let's get courage from Taylor's cheer song!
87	Roll With ItOasis		In a flashy and upbeat Oasis-style rock number...
88	OneU2		Even songs by U2, the world's biggest rock band, offer encouragement...
89	Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve		The best song to cheer you on in life comes from an unexpected place…
90	SuvivorDestiny’s Child		America’s iconic female vocalist, Beyo…
91	let it goIdina Menzel		Frozen, which was a massive hit as a Disney film, ...
92	Suddenly I seeKT Tunstall		Used in the movie The Devil Wears Prada…
93	It’s a beautiful dayMichael Bublé		An Italian-Canadian singer-songwriter…
94	man in the mirrorMichael Jackson		Mi… who is world-renowned for the moonwalk…
95	Best I CanQueensryche		An unyielding will to overcome obstacles and achieve one's goals…
96	I Wish For YouEXILE		There are so many members now that I can’t match names with faces...
97	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Starship’s classic song “Emma” becomes a big hit.
98	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		Party Rock music group goes on hiatus
99	SugarMaroon 5		Grammy-winning band from Los Angeles
100	Master of PuppetsMetallica		Depicting the horror of drug addiction in a metal band
101	Dirty VibeSkrillex		Skrillex's song Dirty Dive