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. 

Discover Careers
View All
Insights into Coaching Psychology
Insights into Coaching Psychology - Insights into Coaching Psychology
Mark Spain
Garda Trainee - Mark Spain
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Automotive Technician Apprentice - Automotive Technician Apprentice
Eva Pau
Director of Business Development - Asia Market - Eva Pau
Dawn Meats Brighter Futures Graduate Programme - Food Safety & Quality
Food Safety & Quality Graduates - Dawn Meats Brighter Futures Graduate Programme - Food Safety & Quality

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.

Explore Career Interests...
Career Chat...
View All
Laura Neill
Laura Neill, Event and Engagement Manager

Laura Neill is an Event and Engagement Manager with Dublin Simon Community.

Ask me a question!

Career Articles

Top Ten Skills for 2020
Top Ten Skills for 2020
Posted by CareersPortal
ESB Network Technician - Take the Apprenticeship Route
ESB Network Technician - Take the Apprenticeship Route
Posted by ESB
My Life as a Female Butcher
My Life as a Female Butcher
Posted by CareersPortal
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Posted by CareersPortal
A typical day in the life of a Recruitment Consultant
A typical day in the life of a Recruitment Consultant
Posted by CareersPortal
Close