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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Microsoft Dream Space
What is Dream Space? - Microsoft Dream Space
Lisa Kelly
Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly
Drystock Farmer
Drystock Farmer - Drystock Farmer
Space Science - "Careers Chats" with Shanice Griffin
"Careers Chats" with Shanice Griffin - Space Science - "Careers Chats" with Shanice Griffin
Sinead Lew
Senior Tax Manager - Sinead Lew

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?

Investigative?

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

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Luke Drea
Luke Drea, Event Rider

Luke Drea is a 3 Day Event Rider who is Self Employed. He left school before the the Leaving Cert exams to study in Kildalton Agricultural and Horticultural College in Kilkenny, where he completed the Sport Horse Production course. During his Transition year in school he took a year out to work with horses and did the British Horse Society stage I & 2 exams.

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Career Articles

Internship as a route into Legal profession
Internship as a route into Legal profession
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AIB Graduate Testimonials
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Interview with Donna Breen CBT & Online Counsellor
Interview with Donna Breen CBT & Online Counsellor
Posted by Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences
Kieran McGrath - Civil & Structural Engineer
Kieran McGrath - Civil & Structural Engineer
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Brian Bowler - 25 Years in Hospitality
Brian Bowler - 25 Years in Hospitality
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Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
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