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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Human Rights Advocate - Human Rights Advocate
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HR, Purchasing and Green Team Manager - HR, Purchasing and Green Team Manager
Niamh Cacciato
Solicitor - Niamh Cacciato
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Mairéad - Department of Communications, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and Gaeltacht
Executive Officer - Mairéad - Department of Communications, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and Gaeltacht

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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Niamh Cacciato
Niamh Cacciato, Solicitor

Niamh Cacciato is a solicitor in William Fry working in the corporate restructuring and solvency department. Niamh studied French and Italian at third level and is a great asset to the company as she is the only person in the firm that speaks Italian.

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Career Articles

Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Greg Ryan -Technical Solicitor
Greg Ryan -Technical Solicitor
Posted by The Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre
Ruby Walsh  - My Career as a Jockey
Ruby Walsh - My Career as a Jockey
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the Life of a Biosciences Lecturer
A Day in the Life of a Biosciences Lecturer
Posted by CareersPortal
Tony Mcmanmon - Racecourse Builder
Tony Mcmanmon - Racecourse Builder
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
DCU Student Blogs
DCU Student Blogs
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