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.
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Job-hunting support songs in Western music that give you courage: World-famous classics and popular tracks (71–80)
You Haven’t Seen The Last Of MeCher
This song is performed in the film Burlesque.
The hostess of a show pub that has hit a management dead end sings about how it won’t end like this and how she’ll turn things around.
The circumstances are different, but there are many parts that resonate with what exam-takers feel.
Everyone, keep striving for greater heights.
Let’s Go ft. Ne-YoCalvin Harris
A collaborative work by popular DJ Calvin Harris and Ne-Yo, released in 2012.
Even the title alone conveys positivity, and Calvin’s production combined with Ne-Yo’s soaring vocals feels motivating.
It’s a track that tells you to focus on what you need to do right now.
That’s My GirlFifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony’s “That’s My Girl” is a song that cheers you on, saying, “That’s my girl.” It affirms all the effort you’ve put in so far.
You may feel anxious during exam season, but listening to this track might help you believe in yourself.
You Might Like ItJason Mraz
Jason Mraz’s new track “You Might Like It” will surely be a source of support for young people trying to emerge from the long tunnel of entrance exam studies.
Set to an energizing folk-rock rhythm that sparks motivation, it sings about the possibility of becoming who you want to be and the courage and effort it takes to get there.
Yet it never feels pushy; there’s a certain tenderness in his voice that helps you relax.
The song is included on his eighth album, “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,” and the chorus—especially the line suggesting that if you keep moving toward your dream, you might even come to love the journey—will be a true encouragement.
The MiddleJimmy Eat World
It’s a song that says to try everything you can, and that everything will work out.
A pure cheer song—perfect for exam takers.
When you’re feeling anxious, hearing that everything will be okay lifts your spirits, right? Please give it a listen.
Don’t Stop Believin’Journey
Journey is a rock band that has produced numerous classic hits, known for many works that move and inspire.
Among them, the song we especially recommend to students preparing for entrance exams is Don’t Stop Believin’.
The title means “Don’t stop believing” in Japanese, and as the title suggests, it’s well known as a cheer song.
Rather than focusing on a single protagonist, it portrays various characters heading to the big city in pursuit of their dreams.
Many of the lyrics resonate with exam-takers as well, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation, too.
Separate WaysJourney
Journey is a band that enjoyed tremendous success from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s.
Incorporating a wide range of musical genres—including progressive rock, hard rock, and ballads—their songs are still used in many forms of media today.
The song we’re featuring this time, Separate Ways, is one of their hit tracks, released in 1983.
In Japan, it’s known as the theme song for the World Baseball Classic.
With its fiery, rousing melody, it’s a great recommendation for students preparing for exams!