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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Ian Talbot
Importance of having Languages in the World of Business - Ian Talbot
Lisa Curry
Catering Sales Executive - Lisa Curry
Forester - Coillte
Forester - Forester - Coillte
David Morgan
Carpenter - David Morgan
Carpentry & Joinery
Apprentice Carpenter - Carpentry & Joinery

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Shauna Hurley
Shauna Hurley, Structural Engineer

Shauna Hurley is a structural engineer. Her job involves analysing building stability and designing structural elements such as floors, beams and columns, ensuring structures are safe and capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions.

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Career Articles

Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
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Customer Support Engineer Intern
Customer Support Engineer Intern
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Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Sophie Murray -  Space Weather Research Scientist
Sophie Murray - Space Weather Research Scientist
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Learn from Leading Educators in Irish Film & Television
Learn from Leading Educators in Irish Film & Television
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Robert Healy - Software Developer
Robert Healy - Software Developer
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