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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Sinead Kenny
Design Engineer - Sinead Kenny
Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
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Bria Murphy
Equity Analyst - Bria Murphy
Regional Planning Officer
Regional Planning Officer - Regional Planning Officer
A career in the Horse Racing Industry
A Career in the Horse Racing Industry - A career in the Horse Racing Industry

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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Jonathan Smyth
Jonathan Smyth, Library Assistant

Jonathan Smyth is working as a Library Assistant in Cavan County Council. From an early age he was interested in History and books.  He completed a  BA in Information and Library Management at John Moores University in Liverpool and worked in various libraries and book shops before becoming a County Librarian.

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Career Articles

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A day in the life of a Development Aid Researcher
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Career Profile: Financial Engineer
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Q and A With Milliner Caithriona King
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Ruby Walsh - My Career as a Jockey
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The FET Route to a Nursing Career
The FET Route to a Nursing Career
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Brendan Nolan - Process Engineer
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