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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Dublin Airport Fire Service
Dublin Airport - Dublin Airport Fire Service
ATI Guidance Counsellor Open Day
Guidance Counsellor Open Day - ATI Guidance Counsellor Open Day
Seafood Sales and Operations Manager
Seafood Sales and Operations Manager - Seafood Sales and Operations Manager
Irish Early Years Educator
Pre School Teacher (through Irish) - Irish Early Years Educator
Residential Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Residential Care Worker

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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Kathryn Reeves
Kathryn Reeves, Learning and Development Lead

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Career Articles

Communication, Advertising & Marketing Student
Communication, Advertising & Marketing Student
Posted by Ulster University - Belfast Campus
6 Ways to make a career out of Irish Dancing
6 Ways to make a career out of Irish Dancing
Posted by CareersPortal
Hear from recent graduate Niamh Walsh about her journey to pursue nursing!
Hear from recent graduate Niamh Walsh about her journey to pursue nursing!
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
TCPID Graduate - EY
TCPID Graduate - EY
Posted by Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin
HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreter - Oireachtas TV
Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreter - Oireachtas TV
Posted by CareersPortal
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