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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Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Plumber - Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Forestry Services
Forestry in Ireland - Forestry Services
An Garda Síochána
Diversity in An Garda Siochana - An Garda Síochána

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?

Administrative?

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

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Daragh Little
Daragh Little, Managing Director of Forestry

Darragh Little is Managing Director of forestry for Veon Limited.  In his role he is responsible for forestry policy and Strategy and Research and Development within Veon. 

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Career Articles

The Long and Winding Road to Practising at the Bar
The Long and Winding Road to Practising at the Bar
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A Week in the Life of a Hospital Porter
A Week in the Life of a Hospital Porter
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Claudia Sheridan - Electrical Engineer
Claudia Sheridan - Electrical Engineer
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A Theological Career Journey
A Theological Career Journey
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Volunteers Tell of their Experiences Overseas
Volunteers Tell of their Experiences Overseas
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Working as a Scientific Fellow with Science Foundation Ireland
Working as a Scientific Fellow with Science Foundation Ireland
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