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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Educational Options for Students & Adults with Disabilities - Educational Options for Students & Adults with Disabilities
Martin Deegan - Yard Manager
Yard Manager - Martin Deegan - Yard Manager
Irish Navy on patrol
Defence Forces - Irish Navy on patrol
Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Dublin Fire Brigade - Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
QC Project Manager at Abbott
QC Project Manager - QC Project Manager at Abbott

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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Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley, Rugby Player

Ian McKinley is a professional rugby player working as coach in Italy.  Communicating through Italian is essential for his work as a coach and as a player on the pitch.

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Career Articles

Tax Manager at KPMG
Tax Manager at KPMG
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Exploring Science Careers - AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Exploring Science Careers - AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Posted by CareersPortal
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Inside the Career of Cartoonist Nigel Parkinson
Inside the Career of Cartoonist Nigel Parkinson
Posted by CareersPortal
Bridget Gavin - Marine Engineer
Bridget Gavin - Marine Engineer
Posted by Marine Institute
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