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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Building Engineer
Building Engineer - Building Engineer
AIB Risk / Assurance Support
AIB Risk / Assurance Support - AIB Risk / Assurance Support
Claire Hanrahan
Auditor - Claire Hanrahan
Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Theme Park Attractions Manager - Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Damien Mason
Mechanical Engineer - Damien Mason

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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Kevin O'Hagan
Kevin O'Hagan, Design Engineer

Kevin O'Hagan is a Design Engineer at Combilift. Kevin comes from an agricultural background and worked part time in Combilift while at college to get hands on experience on assembly lines.

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Career Articles

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SETU Computing & Networking Graduate Testimonials
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Colin Walshe - Electrical Engineer
Colin Walshe - Electrical Engineer
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Seán Connick - CEO of Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Seán Connick - CEO of Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Thinking of a Career in the Motor Industry?
Thinking of a Career in the Motor Industry?
Posted by SIMI
Blacksmith Forges Art with Sparks of Inspiration
Blacksmith Forges Art with Sparks of Inspiration
Posted by CareersPortal
Kieran Murphy – PWC and former Cork Hurler
Kieran Murphy – PWC and former Cork Hurler
Posted by TUS Midwest (formerly LIT)
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