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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Jason Ruane
Computer Programmer - Jason Ruane
Denyse Campbell - Creating a path to success with a career in tourism
General Manager - Denyse Campbell - Creating a path to success with a career in tourism
Microsoft Aspire Intern
Microsoft Implementation Manager Intern - Microsoft Aspire Intern
Tourism Careers - This is My Office
Tourism Careers - Tourism Careers - This is My Office
Marie Kane - Medical Device Design
Medical Device Design - Marie Kane - Medical Device Design

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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Jenny Zanotta
Jenny Zanotta, Tour Manager

Jenny Zanotta is Tour Manager at 'About Ireland Taxi Tours'.

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Career Articles

A day in the life of a Games Developer
A day in the life of a Games Developer
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Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
Permanent Language Jobs in the EU
Permanent Language Jobs in the EU
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Career Profile: Farm Assistant
Career Profile: Farm Assistant
Posted by Teagasc
Exploring Science Careers - RISK ANALYST
Exploring Science Careers - RISK ANALYST
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Customer Support Engineer Intern
Customer Support Engineer Intern
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