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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Student Video
Horticulture - Student Video
Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant
Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant - Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant
Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Plumber - Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Apprenticeships - Meeting the Skills of the 21st Century
Apprenticeships - Apprenticeships - Meeting the Skills of the 21st Century
Steven Kilgannon
Garda Trainee - Steven Kilgannon

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?

Administrative?

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

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Rachel Reddin, Builders Providers and DIY Store Manager

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Career Articles

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So you want to be a Geomatic Surveyor
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Careers in the Creative Arts - Stage Design
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Mike Gleaves - Technical Director
Mike Gleaves - Technical Director
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Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
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Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Architecture
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Architecture
Posted by University College Dublin - UCD
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