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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Medical Device Design - Marie Kane - Medical Device Design
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Sysco Logistics Associate Apprenticeship - Sysco Logistics Associate Apprentieship
Sharon Carty
Opera Singer - Sharon Carty
Discover STEM with Smart Futures
Discover STEM - Discover STEM with Smart Futures
Johnson & Johnson Ireland Graduate Programme
Graduate Programme - Johnson & Johnson Ireland Graduate 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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Sophie Gough
Sophie Gough, Tourism, Events & Marketing Officer

Sophie Gough is Tourism, Events & Marketing Officer at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin.

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Career Articles

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Six Fashion Careers of the Future
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Chef de Partie at the Vanilla Pod Restaurant
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A day in the life of an anaesthetist
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Shane Carthy- Sports Science DCU
Shane Carthy- Sports Science DCU
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My Job as Receptionist in a 4 Star Hotel
My Job as Receptionist in a 4 Star Hotel
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Ireland: A Global Leader in Production of Infant Milk Formula
Ireland: A Global Leader in Production of Infant Milk Formula
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