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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Ciaran MacSamhrain
Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland - Ciaran MacSamhrain
Garda Pre Selection Physical Fitness Test
Physical Fitness Test - Garda Pre Selection Physical Fitness Test
Marketing and Communications Intern
Microsoft Marketing & Communications Intern - Marketing and Communications Intern
Sales Assistant Supervalu
Sales Assistant Supervalu - Sales Assistant Supervalu
Student Ambassador - Languages
Applied Languages and Translation Studies - Student Ambassador - Languages

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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Haleigh Joyce
Haleigh Joyce, Scientific and Technical Officer (Marine)

Haleigh Joyce is a Scientific and Technical Officer (Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems and Nephrops Assessments) at the Marine Institute Ireland. 

 

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Career Articles

Meet James - Administrative Officer in the Economics Division in the Department of Finance
Meet James - Administrative Officer in the Economics Division in the Department of Finance
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International Financial Services Apprenticeship
International Financial Services Apprenticeship
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A day in the life of a Medical Physicist
A day in the life of a Medical Physicist
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Chartered Accountant - Google
Chartered Accountant - Google
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
Posted by CareersPortal
Niall Byrne - Stewards Secretary
Niall Byrne - Stewards Secretary
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
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