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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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
Earth & Environmental Sciences (Assistant Prof)
Earth & Environmental Sciences (Assistant Prof) - Earth & Environmental Sciences (Assistant Prof)
Dani
Accenture Technology Graduate Programme - Dani
Educational Options for Students & Adults with Disabilities
Educational Options for Students & Adults with Disabilities - Educational Options for Students & Adults with Disabilities
Tourism Manager National Stud
Tourism Manager National Stud - Tourism Manager National Stud

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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Dr Jan Steiner
Dr Jan Steiner, Anaesthetist

Jan works as an Anaesthetist in Letterkenny General Hospital. Originally from Germany, Jan completed his medical training as a general Doctor (MD) and went on to specialise as an Anaesthetist.

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Career Articles

A career in Food Science
A career in Food Science
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Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
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Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Posted by Marine Institute
Jenny Hanafin: Earth Observation and Modelling Manager
Jenny Hanafin: Earth Observation and Modelling Manager
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Professor Fergal O’Brien - Tissue Engineer
Professor Fergal O’Brien - Tissue Engineer
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Is a career in the Beauty Industry for you?
Is a career in the Beauty Industry for you?
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