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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Teaching Transforms
Teacher - Teaching Transforms
OEM Engineering Traineeship
OEM Engineering Traineeship - OEM Engineering Traineeship
Roisín Howard
Software Engineer - Roisín Howard
ESB Electrical Apprenticeship
Electrical Apprenticeship - ESB Electrical Apprenticeship
Darryl Day
IQ Engineer - Darryl Day

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

SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
So you want to work in the Irish Film Industry
So you want to work in the Irish Film Industry
Posted by CareersPortal
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
In Their Words: Jacks Path to Director of Sales & Marketing
In Their Words: Jacks Path to Director of Sales & Marketing
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Careers in the Creative Arts - Lighting Technician
Careers in the Creative Arts - Lighting Technician
Posted by CareersPortal
Where Can an English Degree Take You?
Where Can an English Degree Take You?
Posted by CareersPortal
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