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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Bernie Ní Chongaile
Administration Assistant in RV Ops - Bernie Ní Chongaile
Society of Chartered Surveyors
SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors
Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass
Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass - Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Programme - Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
Ann-Marie Holmes
Factory Manager - Fab 14 - Ann-Marie Holmes

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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Melissa Jones
Melissa Jones, Group Spa Development Manager

Melissa Jones is Group Spa Development Manager at Fota Island Resort & The Kingsley.

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Career Articles

My Job as Receptionist in a 4 Star Hotel
My Job as Receptionist in a 4 Star Hotel
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ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
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Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
A Week in My Dental Practice
A Week in My Dental Practice
Posted by CareersPortal
A Week in My Community Midwife Role
A Week in My Community Midwife Role
Posted by CareersPortal
Sean Miller - Ship Broker
Sean Miller - Ship Broker
Posted by Marine Institute
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