The job hunt is grueling. And once you get your foot in the door and score that interview, the pressure to wow potential employers and leave a lasting impression can be even more stressful. In short, clawing your way into the professional world can be an exhausting, discouraging process, and you need an appropriate soundtrack to accompany you on this journey.
Today, you’re in luck. Whether you’re trying to boost your ego, feeling desperate for a callback or floating on cloud nine after getting job, look no further for a playlist that will get you through the entire adventure.
1. Hang On to Your Ego — Beach Boys
2. Don’t You (Forget About Me) — Simple Minds
3. What’s My Age Again? — Blink-182
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4. I Will Wait — Mumford & Sons
5. On to the Next One — Jay Z
6. Don’t Stop Believin’ — Journey
7. Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down) — Chumbawamba
8. Eye of the Tiger — Survivor
9. Call Me Maybe — Carly Rae Jepsen
10. Bills, Bills, Bills — Destiny’s Child
11. Get Lucky — Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
12. The New Workout Plan — Kanye West
13. Gold Digger — Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
14. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
15. The Edge of Glory — Lady Gaga
16. Run the World (Girls) — Beyoncé
17. Roar — Katy Perry
18. Suit & Tie — Justin Timberlake ft. Jay Z
19. Walking On Sunshine — Katrina & The Waves
20. Started from the Bottom — Drake
21. Just Got Paid — *N Sync
22. Stronger — Britney Spears
23. Billionaire — Travie McCoy Ft. Bruno Mars
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