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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Adrian Keatley - Race Horse Trainer
Race Horse Trainer - Adrian Keatley - Race Horse Trainer
Mary Buckley
Executive Director IDA Ireland - Mary Buckley
Roseann Gilligan
Executive Officer - Roseann Gilligan
A Career at Johnson & Johnson
A Career at Johnson & Johnson - A Career at Johnson & Johnson
Apprenticeship Partners
Apprenticeship Partners - Apprenticeship Partners

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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Elva Bannon
Elva Bannon, Mechatronic Engineer

Elva talks here about her role as a Mechatronic Engineer at ocean energy company Wavebob.

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Career Articles

Carol Tully: Human Capital Management
Carol Tully: Human Capital Management
Posted by Deloitte
Faces of the Sea - Chemist Marine Institute
Faces of the Sea - Chemist Marine Institute
Posted by Marine Institute
Is a Career in Butchery for you?
Is a Career in Butchery for you?
Posted by CareersPortal
Scissors and Science – The Art of Hairdressing
Scissors and Science – The Art of Hairdressing
Posted by CareersPortal
A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
Posted by Tusla Child and Family Agency
What Can I do with a Degree in Maths?
What Can I do with a Degree in Maths?
Posted by CareersPortal
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