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. 

Discover Careers
View All
Jonathan Pugsley
Energy Manager - Jonathan Pugsley
Failte Ireland Graduate Programme
Graduate Programme - Failte Ireland Graduate Programme
Dairy Farmer and Cheese Producer
Farmer and Cheese Producer - Dairy Farmer and Cheese Producer
Midwife
Midwife - Midwife
Senior Education Welfare Officer
Senior Education Welfare Officer - Senior Education Welfare Officer

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.

Explore Career Interests...
Career Chat...
View All
Nuala Caffrey
Nuala Caffrey, Research Fellow in Computational Physics

Nuala Caffrey is a research fellow in Computational Physics. Nuala's work involves investigating how useful certain materials could be for applications in the energy industry. 

Ask me a question!

Career Articles

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship
Posted by CareersPortal
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Posted by CareersPortal
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Posted by Shannon College of Hotel Management
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
Posted by CareersPortal
10 Tips for becoming a Fashion Stylist
10 Tips for becoming a Fashion Stylist
Posted by CareersPortal
What does a Museum Curator Do?
What does a Museum Curator Do?
Posted by CareersPortal
Close