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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Brendan Cavanagh
Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh
Residential Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Residential Care Worker
Mark Heaney
AIB Graduate Programme - Mark Heaney
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Programme - Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
30% Club Financial Services A Career Less Ordinary
Financial Services - 30% Club Financial Services A Career Less Ordinary

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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Catherine O'Grady Powers
Catherine O'Grady Powers, Owner Gleenkeen Farms

Catherine is owner of Glen Keen Farm, one of Irelands largest sheep farms on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Career Articles

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A Constantly Evolving Career in Compliance
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What is the difference between a UX Designer and a UI Developer
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Animal Geneticist - Teagasc
Animal Geneticist - Teagasc
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
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Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Posted by Marine Institute
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
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