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
Biological, Chemical and Pharma Sector
Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Biological, Chemical and Pharma Sector
Women in Horse Racing
Women in Horse Racing - Women in Horse Racing
David Hannon - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Teagasc Horticulture Student - David Hannon - Teagasc Horticulture Student
ohnson & Johnson Re-Ignite Return-to-Work Programme
Re-Ignite Return-to-Work Programme (Data Analyst) - ohnson & Johnson Re-Ignite Return-to-Work Programme

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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Liam Ryan
Liam Ryan , Rooms Division Manager - Mount Juliet Estate

Liam Ryan is Rooms Division Manager at Mount Juliet Estate - 5* Hotel in Kilkenny.

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Career Articles

A Week in my Hospital Pharmacy
A Week in my Hospital Pharmacy
Posted by CareersPortal
So you want to be a Health Promotion Officer
So you want to be a Health Promotion Officer
Posted by CareersPortal
A Career in Cyber Security
A Career in Cyber Security
Posted by CareersPortal
Brian Tobin - Research Scientist in Forestry
Brian Tobin - Research Scientist in Forestry
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
4 myths you've heard about working in insurance  (and why they're completely untrue)
4 myths you've heard about working in insurance (and why they're completely untrue)
Posted by The Insurance Institute
So you want to work in Computer Science?
So you want to work in Computer Science?
Posted by CareersPortal
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