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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Transport Operations and Commerical Driver Apprenticeship
Commercial Driver Apprentice - Transport Operations and Commerical Driver Apprenticeship
LAA - Benefits for Apprentices
Benefits for Apprentices - LAA - Benefits for Apprentices
Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Theme Park Attractions Manager - Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Residential Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Residential Care Worker
Elaine Steiro
Franchisee - Elaine Steiro

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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Dr Alexis Carey
Dr Alexis Carey , Health Psychologist

Dr Alexis Carey is a Health Psychologist working for RehabCare and Centric Mental Health. 

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Career Articles

Thinking of a Career in the Motor Industry?
Thinking of a Career in the Motor Industry?
Posted by SIMI
Career Profile: IT Project Manager - Olympic Games
Career Profile: IT Project Manager - Olympic Games
Posted by CareersPortal
International Financial Services Apprenticeship
International Financial Services Apprenticeship
Posted by CareersPortal
Manager - Arigna Mining Experience
Manager - Arigna Mining Experience
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Elaine Kelly -  Mechanical Design Engineer
Elaine Kelly - Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted by ESERO Ireland
A Career in Horticulture
A Career in Horticulture
Posted by CareersPortal
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