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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Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
Careers in Ireland - Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
Fergal Feehely
Apprentice Painter Decorator - Fergal Feehely
Brendan Cavanagh
Ships Engineer - Brendan Cavanagh
Centra Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Centra Sales Assistant
OEM Engineering Traineeship
OEM Engineering Traineeship - OEM Engineering Traineeship

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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Natasha Ibanez
Natasha Ibanez , Mechanical Engineer

Natasha Ibanez has a Bachelors of Engineering from UCD, where she specialised in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently working on a project in the Ukraine with Irish Cement, building a new cement line.

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Career Articles

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Meeting the Educational Needs of 21st Century Farming
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Tom Foley- Senior Typographic Advisor
Tom Foley- Senior Typographic Advisor
Posted by TUS Midwest (formerly LIT)
Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Career Profile: Professional Makeup Artist/Tutor
Career Profile: Professional Makeup Artist/Tutor
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 If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
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Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
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