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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Student Languages Ambassador - Marcus
Studying World Languages at UCC - Student Languages Ambassador - Marcus
Rasaq Falade
Garda Reserve - Rasaq Falade
Keith Hayes
Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes
Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Theme Park Attractions Manager - Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Ballyhaise College
Career Opportunities in the Land Based Sector - Ballyhaise College

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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David McKeown
David McKeown, Space Scientist

David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas of vibrations and control as well as launchers.

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Career Articles

Dairy Farming: Can You Milk It?
Dairy Farming: Can You Milk It?
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Danielle Romeril - Irish Fashion Designer
Danielle Romeril - Irish Fashion Designer
Posted by TUS Midwest (formerly LIT)
Support for Leaving Cert Business, Accounting and Economics
Support for Leaving Cert Business, Accounting and Economics
Posted by CareersPortal
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Posted by CareersPortal
 If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
Posted by CareersPortal
Kieran McGrath - Civil & Structural Engineer
Kieran McGrath - Civil & Structural Engineer
Posted by ESB
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