Junior Cycle

Have you ever thought about what you would like to do when you leave school? The Junior Cycle is a good time to start thinking about different career options and considering what subjects you might choose for Leaving Cert. We have lots of useful tools to help you start exploring yourself and the thousands of exciting career paths that lie ahead.

Explore different Career Sectors - for example, business, medicine, or beauty to get a picture of the types of skills and jobs involved in working in that particular area. 

Search hundreds of occupations in our Career Explorer to find out what the job involves, the type of person it would suit, what you might earn and the qualifications you would need.

You can also watch lots of career videos or read career stories with people employed in a variety of jobs across the country to get an insight into different sectors and industries. 

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Defence Forces
Recruitment Campaign - Defence Forces
Deborah Somorin - Accountant & Charity Founder
Accountant - Deborah Somorin - Accountant & Charity Founder
Kieran McGrath
Civil and Structural Engineer - Kieran McGrath
Dublin Fire Brigade Extrication & Trauma Team
Extrication & Trauma Team - Dublin Fire Brigade Extrication & Trauma Team
Sarah Kennelly
Administrative Officer & Developer - Sarah Kennelly

Join our complete Guidance programme designed for Irish Junior Cycle students (purchase required).

Build you own unique Career Portfolio through exploring our fun Island of Discovery as the programme takes you through a series of explorations about yourself, your motivations, and your dreams and ambitions.

What Career Type are you?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Diego Gallagher
Diego Gallagher, Senior Solicitor

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Career Articles

My Experience as a Garda Reserve
My Experience as a Garda Reserve
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Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
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Deloitte Graduate in Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Graduate in Audit & Assurance
Posted by Deloitte
10 Tips for becoming a Fashion Stylist
10 Tips for becoming a Fashion Stylist
Posted by CareersPortal
Media Graduate - Broadcaster Mairead Ronan
Media Graduate - Broadcaster Mairead Ronan
Posted by Ballyfermot College of Further Education
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
Posted by CareersPortal
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