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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Horticulturalist - Horticulturalist
Defence Forces Naval Service Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering Officer - Defence Forces Naval Service Marine Engineering
Senior Bioprocessing Technician
Senior Bioprocessing Technician - Senior Bioprocessing Technician
Dublin Airport Police Dog Unit
Dublin Airport Police - Dublin Airport Police Dog Unit
IDA Business Development Executive
IDA Business Development Executive - IDA Business Development Executive

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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Kathryn Reeves
Kathryn Reeves, Learning and Development Lead

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Career Articles

Chartered Accountant - Irish Cancer Society
Chartered Accountant - Irish Cancer Society
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the Life of a Biosciences Lecturer
A Day in the Life of a Biosciences Lecturer
Posted by CareersPortal
Life as a Shipping Company Executive
Life as a Shipping Company Executive
Posted by Marine Institute
A Day in the Life of Ireland's only Theme Park Manager
A Day in the Life of Ireland's only Theme Park Manager
Posted by CareersPortal
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