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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Fergus O'Connell
Quality Officer - Fergus O'Connell
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Engineer
BIM Engineer - Building Information Modelling (BIM) Engineer
Jockey
Jockey - Jockey
Irish Defence Forces Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Troop Live Fire Exercise
Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Troop - Irish Defence Forces Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Troop Live Fire Exercise
Construction Health and Safety Officer
Construction Health and Safety Officer - Construction Health and Safety Officer

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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Ciara Shine
Ciara Shine , Marketing Manager

Ciara Shine is Marketing Manager at Shines Seafood.

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Career Articles

From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
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Working as a Professional Make up Artist
Working as a Professional Make up Artist
Posted by CareersPortal
Career Profile: Veterinary Nurse
Career Profile: Veterinary Nurse
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the Life of Captain Elaine Egan Aer Lingus Pilot
A Day in the Life of Captain Elaine Egan Aer Lingus Pilot
Posted by CareersPortal
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
Posted by University College Dublin - UCD
Tom Kent - Forestry Lecturer in WIT
Tom Kent - Forestry Lecturer in WIT
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
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