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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Marketing Manager (Irish Language)
Marketing Manager (Irish Language) - Marketing Manager (Irish Language)
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College - Forestry Virtual College Open Day
Forestry - Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College - Forestry Virtual College Open Day
Elaine Steiro
Franchisee - Elaine Steiro
Landscape Enterprise Course - What will I study?
Landscape Enterprise - Landscape Enterprise Course - What will I study?
Jane Kennedy
Research & Development Manager - Jane Kennedy

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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Aidan Maher
Aidan Maher, Site Manager - Grad Entry

Aiden Maher holds a degree in Construction Management from UL and has recently completed a part time masters degree in Project Management. Aiden's job involves acting as a co-ordinator between all parties to ensure construction projects run as smoothly as possible.

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Career Articles

A Day in the Life of a Criminal Barrister
A Day in the Life of a Criminal Barrister
Posted by CareersPortal
Fisheries Scientist
Fisheries Scientist
Posted by Marine Institute
Meet Olivia Byrne, An Accounting Technician Apprentice - Applications now open
Meet Olivia Byrne, An Accounting Technician Apprentice - Applications now open
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
Jewellery Designer
Jewellery Designer
Posted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Landscape Gardener
Landscape Gardener
Posted by Teagasc
4 myths you've heard about working in insurance  (and why they're completely untrue)
4 myths you've heard about working in insurance (and why they're completely untrue)
Posted by The Insurance Institute
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