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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Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
Head Chef - Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
McDonald's
Fun & Opportunities - McDonald's
OEM Engineering Traineeship
OEM Engineering Traineeship - OEM Engineering Traineeship
Accounting Technician Apprentice (Year 2)
Accounting Technician Apprentice - Accounting Technician Apprentice (Year 2)
Naval Service Armed Boarding Operations
Naval Service - Naval Service Armed Boarding Operations

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Liam McCaul
Liam McCaul, R&D Engineer

Liam McCaul is an R&D Engineer. His daily job activities include carrying out research to develop new ways to make products more energy efficient, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and Product Development.

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Career Articles

Career Profile: Veterinary Nurse
Career Profile: Veterinary Nurse
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DCU Marketing, Innovation & Technology – What Is It?
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Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
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Colin Keogh - Research Engineer
Colin Keogh - Research Engineer
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Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
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From PLC Course to Radio Producer
From PLC Course to Radio Producer
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