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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Audrey O'Hara
Senior Solicitor - Audrey O'Hara
Accounting Technician Apprentice
Accounting Technician Apprentice - Accounting Technician Apprentice
Paul Merrigan - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Teagasc Horticulture Student - Paul Merrigan - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Mark Spain
Garda Trainee - Mark Spain
QC Project Manager at Abbott
QC Project Manager - QC Project Manager at Abbott

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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Maree O’Brien
Maree O’Brien, Guest Experience Manager, Sustainability & Innovation Lead

Maree O’Brien is Guest Experience Manager, Sustainability & Innovation Lead at The Tullamore Court Hotel.

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Career Articles

Dave Linehan - Graduate Engineer
Dave Linehan - Graduate Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Janice Galbraith - Account Manager
Janice Galbraith - Account Manager
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Career Profile: Professional Makeup Artist/Tutor
Career Profile: Professional Makeup Artist/Tutor
Posted by CareersPortal
Shauna Harris - Software Engineer
Shauna Harris - Software Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
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