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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Senior Education Welfare Officer
Senior Education Welfare Officer - Senior Education Welfare Officer
ESB Graduates Programme 2021
ESB Graduates Programme 2021 - ESB Graduates Programme 2021
Danielle Deasy
Corporate Tax Trainee - Danielle Deasy
Mark Darby, ACA & Marketing Activation Manager
Marketing Activation Manager - Mark Darby, ACA & Marketing Activation Manager
Aoife O'Malley
Garda Trainee - Aoife O'Malley

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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Amy Brady
Amy Brady , Hotel Spa Manager

Amy Brady is Spa Manager at The Kingsley Hotel Cork.

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Career Articles

Career Profile: Farm Business Owner
Career Profile: Farm Business Owner
Posted by Teagasc
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Customer Support Engineer Intern
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Exploring Science Careers - VIROLOGIST
Exploring Science Careers - VIROLOGIST
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So you want to be a Vet?
So you want to be a Vet?
Posted by CareersPortal
Key workplace skills for Trainee Chartered Accountants
Key workplace skills for Trainee Chartered Accountants
Posted by Deloitte
"I chose a different route" FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate
"I chose a different route" FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate
Posted by SOLAS
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