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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Aileen Deasy
Seafood Technologist - Aileen Deasy
Forestry Services
Forestry in Ireland - Forestry Services
Stephen
Assurance Consultant - Stephen
Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Fire Fighter / Paramedic Dublin Fire Brigade - Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Educational Welfare Officer
Educational Welfare Officer - Educational Welfare Officer

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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Ejiro O'Hare Stratton
Ejiro O'Hare Stratton, Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Ejiro O'Hare Stratton is a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 with the HSE working in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in a supervisory role for Care Assistants. She holds a Certificate in Nursing Studies and has also received a Diploma in Management & Industrial Relations and a BA in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations.

 

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Career Articles

UCD Graduate Testimonials: Architecture
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Architecture
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Tessa Kingston Adventure Therapist and Operations Manager with Sailing into Wellness
Posted by Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences
From 200 points to Occupational Therapy
From 200 points to Occupational Therapy
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From PLC to dream job: how Anjaleen Malik’s passion for beauty led to a career she loves
From PLC to dream job: how Anjaleen Malik’s passion for beauty led to a career she loves
Posted by SOLAS
A Career In Astronomy
A Career In Astronomy
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Careers in the Creative Arts - Sound Engineering
Careers in the Creative Arts - Sound Engineering
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