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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Mechanical Engineering Intern at EirGrid Group
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Mechanical Engineering Intern at EirGrid Group
Insurance Apprentice
Insurance Practitioner Apprentice - Insurance Apprentice
Breda Ni Mhaoláin
Translator / Interpreter - Breda Ni Mhaoláin
Centra Careers – Store Manager
Centra Store Manager - Centra Careers – Store Manager
Orlaith Tunney
The Importance of Languages in Careers - Orlaith Tunney

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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Hugh Heraghty
Hugh Heraghty , Fish Farm Manager

Hugh Heraghty is Site Manager for Marine Havest's Organic Salmon Fish Farm in Co. Galway. Some key responsibilties of his job include ensuring safety at all times on land and sea and bringing the site stock to its best quality. Hugh has completed over 40 courses with Marine Harvest and BIM.

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Career Articles

A Career in Computer Engineering
A Career in Computer Engineering
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Cullen Fellowship at the Marine Institute
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So you want to work in Furniture Design
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So you want to be an Archaeologist?
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Meet Máire - Administrative Officer in the Central Bank Policy section of the Department of Finance
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All You need to know about Becoming a Solicitor
All You need to know about Becoming a Solicitor
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