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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Ciara	 Phelan
National Expert - Ciara Phelan
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Apprentice Jockey
Apprentice Jockey - Apprentice Jockey
Vidisha Vishwasa
Technology Consultant - Vidisha Vishwasa
Society of Chartered Surveyors
SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Shauna Hurley
Shauna Hurley, Structural Engineer

Shauna Hurley is a structural engineer. Her job involves analysing building stability and designing structural elements such as floors, beams and columns, ensuring structures are safe and capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions.

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Career Articles

Dublin mum’s drive for change leads to accounting qualification
Dublin mum’s drive for change leads to accounting qualification
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
Chartered Accountant - Royal Bank of Canada
Chartered Accountant - Royal Bank of Canada
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
MBC Graduate Testimonial: Business & Tourism
MBC Graduate Testimonial: Business & Tourism
Posted by Moate Business College
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Posted by Teagasc
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
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