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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Marie Kane - Medical Device Design
Medical Device Design - Marie Kane - Medical Device Design
Technical Specialist at Microsoft
Technical Specialist at Microsoft - Technical Specialist at Microsoft
Brian Cadigan
Primary School Teacher - Brian Cadigan
Senior Planner South Dublin County Council
Senior Planner - Senior Planner South Dublin County Council
Richie O'Hara Jnr - Forging a unique career path on the water
Creative & Marketing Director - Richie O'Hara Jnr - Forging a unique career path on the water

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

The use of STEM in Sport Science
The use of STEM in Sport Science
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Laboratory Apprentice - Ciara O'Reilly
Laboratory Apprentice - Ciara O'Reilly
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Where CPA Can Take You
Where CPA Can Take You
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
Grainne Dunne - Pharmacist
Grainne Dunne - Pharmacist
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Brian Tobin - Research Scientist in Forestry
Brian Tobin - Research Scientist in Forestry
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Posted by CareersPortal
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