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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Leanne Leonard
Consulting / Design Engineer - Leanne Leonard
Keith Hayes
Ambulance / Paramedic - Keith Hayes
Lorna Buggle - Racing Yard Head Girl
Racing Yard Head Girl - Lorna Buggle - Racing Yard Head Girl
Paddy Power
Insurance Practitioner Apprentice - Paddy Power
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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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Tania Costa
Tania Costa , Head of Events at EPIC & CHQ

Tania studied both Event Management and Art History and is Head of Events at EPIC & CHQ in Dublin.

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Career Articles

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Fashion Designer
Posted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland
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Careers in the Creative Arts - Acting
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DCU Student Blogs
DCU Student Blogs
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Careers in the Creative Arts - Lighting Technician
Careers in the Creative Arts - Lighting Technician
Posted by CareersPortal
Becoming a Barrister
Becoming a Barrister
Posted by CareersPortal
Morven Duffy - Process Engineer
Morven Duffy - Process Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
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