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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Ian Lawlor - Teagasc Horticulture Student
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Robert Bowe - Finding a career for life in tourism
Restaurant Manager - Robert Bowe - Finding a career for life in tourism
Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice Testimonial
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship - Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice Testimonial

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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Laura Glendon
Laura Glendon, Multilingual Software Support SAP

Laura studied German and Commerce in NUIG and is based in SAP's Galway office. Her role is to support the partners using the SAP software which means she uses German on a day to day basis in work.

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Career Articles

Phytoplankton Analyst
Phytoplankton Analyst
Posted by Marine Institute
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Molecular Medicine Candidate in Trinity College
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Transferable skills helped Orlaith in her career and as an entrepreneur
Transferable skills helped Orlaith in her career and as an entrepreneur
Posted by SETU - Waterford Campus
Fisheries Scientist
Fisheries Scientist
Posted by Marine Institute
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Exploring Science Careers - BUILDING ENGINEER
Posted by CareersPortal
What is an insurance apprenticeship? (And other FAQs)
What is an insurance apprenticeship? (And other FAQs)
Posted by The Insurance Institute
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