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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Julie Sinnamon
CEO Enterprise Ireland - Julie Sinnamon
Bernard Caldwell - Stable Staff Association
Stable Staff Association - Bernard Caldwell - Stable Staff Association
Biological, Chemical and Pharma Sector
Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Biological, Chemical and Pharma Sector
Sybil
Corporate Tax Associate - Sybil
Ambulance Service
Emergency Medical Call Taker & Dispatcher - Ambulance Service

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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Neal Doherty
Neal Doherty, Private Driver Guide

Neal Doherty is a Private Driver Guide and Managing Director at AlchemyTours.ie

 

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Career Articles

Career Profile - Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship
Career Profile - Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
Lead Wireless Surveyor at 4site
Lead Wireless Surveyor at 4site
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Dominic Doyle - Optical Engineer
Dominic Doyle - Optical Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
Posted by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Posted by CareersPortal
I want to be a judge despite my cerebral palsy
I want to be a judge despite my cerebral palsy
Posted by CareersPortal
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