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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Retail Buying/Trading Assistant
Trading Assistant - Retail Buying/Trading Assistant
HSE Webinar – Speech and Language Therapists
Speech and Language Therapists - HSE Webinar – Speech and Language Therapists
Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service
AIB Risk / Assurance Support
AIB Risk / Assurance Support - AIB Risk / Assurance Support
A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice
A Day in the Life of an ESB Apprentice - A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice

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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David McKeown
David McKeown, Space Scientist

David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas of vibrations and control as well as launchers.

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Career Articles

DCU Marketing Innovation & Technology – Graduate Story
DCU Marketing Innovation & Technology – Graduate Story
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
From PLC to Podcast Stardom
From PLC to Podcast Stardom
Posted by CareersPortal
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
Migrations Specialist at HubSpot
Migrations Specialist at HubSpot
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Aine Matthews, ESB Graduate Programme
Aine Matthews, ESB Graduate Programme
Posted by ESB
CPA E-Learning Student
CPA E-Learning Student
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
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