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	Around The WorldRed Hot Chili Peppers		Red Hot Chili Peppers, a wildly passionate rock band
7	heroMariah Carey		Also well-known for singing Christmas songs...
8	Walk This WayAerosmith		Aerosmith’s classic hit, a danceable classic
9	No BeefAfrojack and Steve Aoki		Japanese American DJ Steve Aoki achieves great success in music
10	Take On Mea-ha		A globally famous Nordic hit-song band
11	Live ForeverOasis		A classic song with a powerful, hope-filled message
12	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		An overwhelmingly iconic song by a world-famous band
13	Black Or WhiteMichael Jackson		Objection to racism in Michael’s song
14	Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of women's strength
15	Good JobAlicia Keys		An Encouragement Song for Hardworking Exam Takers: 'Good Job'
16	WhateverOasis		When it comes to support songs by Western bands, it’s got to be this one…
17	Best I CanQueensryche		An unyielding will to overcome obstacles and achieve one's goals…
18	Moving MountainsUsher		Soaring vocals and a moody track...
19	SugarMaroon 5		Grammy-winning band from Los Angeles
20	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		Starship’s classic song “Emma” becomes a big hit.
21	Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates		The iconic duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates
22	Let’s Get It StartedBlack Eyed Peas		An iconic song that makes you feel liberated at a party
23	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		X JAPAN’s classic song “Kurenai” turned into a gag
24	Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry		Chuck Berry's “Johnny B. Goode”
25	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		Stirring music, lively rhythms to lift your spirits
26	FootlooseKenny Loggins		The famous hit from Footloose, well-known along with the film.
27	Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin		A renowned rock band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and winner of a Grammy Award.
28	Counting StarsOneRepublic		A moving song that expresses the anxiety of chasing dreams through sound
29	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		An anthem that cheers you on to carve out your own life
30	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		The path to dreams, the courage to keep believing
31	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		The Killers' classic youthful rock anthem
32	ThunderstruckAC/DC		AC/DC is a heavyweight rock band from Australia.
33	Girl on FireAlicia Keys		A song that gives you the courage to overcome hardships
34	Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake		Understood the meaning of the music video and was moved by the high-energy music.
35	BurnDeep Purple		A legendary hard rock band from the 1970s
36	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem: An Inspirational Anthem for Life’s Turning Points
37	LaylaEric Clapton		Eric Clapton, the world-renowned rock guitarist
38	Party MonsterKrewella		Get hyped with a party monster
39	BelieverMajor Lazer		Introduction to Major Lazer's song 'Believer'
40	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to take on challenges.
41	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen's signature song, a classic victory theme
42	BooyahShowtek		A music video featuring kids playing pranks is distinctive.
43	PegSteely Dan		Pursuing innovative musicianship in jazz rock
44	Eye Of The TigerSurvivor		Legend of the rock world, an anthem that ignites fighting spirit
45	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		Powerful rock that stays true to the will for freedom
46	JumpVan Halen		Eddie Van Halen, a rock innovator
47	Ain’t a party without meDavid Guetta		David Guetta's club hit song
48	Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy Osbourne’s shocking stage
49	Imitation of lifeR.E.M.		No one cares even if you cry
50	Hello HelloAloha from Hell		Goodbye to troublesome problems, a refreshing song
51	Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors		An indie-folk classic, a song about not giving up on your dreams
52	Something I NeedBen Haenow		Love that supports you even when you can't be positive
53	Livin’ On A Prayer & You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi		A classic Bon Jovi song—a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance
54	The World is OursEleven Past One		An uplifting love song that celebrates youth and freedom
55	Maybe Life Is GoodEm Beihold		M.Bé… released in February 2024
56	The Final CountdownEurope		A moving song depicting a departure into space
57	My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy		An encouraging rock song by Fall Out Boy
58	On Top Of The WorldImagine Dragons		Imagine Dragons' inspiring anthem that gives you courage
59	SweetnessJimmy Eat World		A Jimmy Eat World fight song
60	RoarKaty Perry		Japanese people should resist peer pressure and live freely.
61	My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson's motivational song
62	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock		LMFAO's party anthem
63	Live While We’re YoungOne Direction		Iconic 2012 release camp PV by 1D
64	Good LifeOneRepublic		OneRepublic’s uplifting classic
65	Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen		Get the courage for your job hunt with Owl City’s cheer song!
66	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		Panic! At The Disco's classic song
67	HomePhillip Phillips		Introduction to Phillips’s famous song “Home”
68	Fight SongRachel Platten		Introduction to Classic American Cheer Songs
69	BraveSara Bareilles		A song about the courage to express your true self
70	Try EverythingShakira		A cheer song for trying anything and never giving up
71	Spice up your lifeSpice Girls		In the UK, back when girl bands were still rare...
72	vertigoU2		Led by Bono, the vocalist also famous as an activist, …
73	Wake me upWham!		Wham! is George, known for his beautiful singing voice…
74	Wake Me UpAvicii		Avicii’s classic became an encouraging anthem.
75	Last HurrahBebe Rexha		Even if you fail, don’t give up—keep trying again and again.
76	Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin		Don't worry, a masterpiece that will make you happy
77	Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi		Bon Jovi's hard rock classic
78	Work B**chBritney Spears		The courage to make dreams come true and the energy to keep striving
79	You Haven’t Seen The Last Of MeCher		The courage to aim higher without giving up on your dreams
80	That’s My GirlFifth Harmony		A cheer song to believe in yourself—go for it!
81	The MiddleJimmy Eat World		You can do anything! Stay positive with a cheer song
82	Don’t Stop Believin’Journey		A classic that gives you the courage to keep believing in your dreams
83	StrongerKelly Clarkson		Overcome the entrance exams and cheer them on with a powerful singing voice!
84	Born This WayLady Gaga		Value your true self and keep looking forward.
85	No Easy Way OutRobert Tepper		Robert Tepper's signature song 'No Easy Way Out'
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	Shake it offTaylor Swift		In the American pop scene of the 2000s, …
96	Just oneHoobastank		Life doesn’t always go the way you want…
97	Happily Ever AfterCase		The core is brought out through a melancholic vocal approach…
98	I Wish For YouEXILE		There are so many members now that I can’t match names with faces...
99	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		Party Rock music group goes on hiatus
100	Master of PuppetsMetallica		Depicting the horror of drug addiction in a metal band
101	Dirty VibeSkrillex		Skrillex's song Dirty Dive