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. 

Discover Careers
View All
Actor (Irish Language)
Actor (Irish Language) - Actor (Irish Language)
Coillte's World of Work Programme
World of Work Programme - Coillte's World of Work Programme
Beef and Sheep Farmer
Beef and Sheep Farmer - Beef and Sheep Farmer
The Role of the Public Health Nurse
The Role of the Public Health Nurse - The Role of the Public Health Nurse
Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass
Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass - Assistant Horse Trainer & Head Travelling Lass

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.

Explore Career Interests...
Career Chat...
View All
Michaela Musilova
Michaela Musilova, Mission Control Space Services

Ask me a question!

Career Articles

Jane Stout - Ecologist
Jane Stout - Ecologist
Posted by CareersPortal
SETU Business & Humanities Graduate Testimonials
SETU Business & Humanities Graduate Testimonials
Posted by SETU - Carlow Campus
Career Profile - Hydrographer
Career Profile - Hydrographer
Posted by Marine Institute
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
Posted by CareersPortal
My Career as a Zoologist
My Career as a Zoologist
Posted by Marine Institute
A day in the life of a Failure Analysis Engineer
A day in the life of a Failure Analysis Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Close