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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Aistriúchan don Eoraip
Translator - Aistriúchan don Eoraip
Think Languages Event 2019
Think Languages Event - Think Languages Event 2019
Laura Glendon
Multilingual Software Support SAP - Laura Glendon
Fergal Feehely
Apprentice Painter Decorator - Fergal Feehely
Johnson & Johnson Ireland Graduate Programme
Graduate Programme - Johnson & Johnson Ireland Graduate Programme

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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Eoghan O’Flynn
Eoghan O’Flynn, Head Chef (Fota Island Resort)

Eoghan O’Flynn is Head Chef at The Cove Restaurant (Fota Island Resort).

 

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Career Articles

Molecular Medicine - TCD
Molecular Medicine - TCD
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
Posted by CareersPortal
How STEM is transforming food production
How STEM is transforming food production
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
Posted by CareersPortal
Deloitte Graduate in Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Graduate in Audit & Assurance
Posted by Deloitte
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
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