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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Marine Institute
National Maritime College - Marine Institute
Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Teachnician
Apprentice Aircraft Technician - Air Corps Apprentice Aircraft Teachnician
Motor Industry Apprenticeships - WorldSkills Ireland 2022
WorldSkills Ireland 2022 - Motor Industry Apprenticeships - WorldSkills Ireland 2022
Anthony Rafferty
Clerical Officer - Anthony Rafferty
Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service

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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Orla Aherne
Orla Aherne, Investment Consultant

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Career Articles

How to become a Construction Studies or DCG Teacher
How to become a Construction Studies or DCG Teacher
Posted by ATU Connemara (formerly GMIT Letterfrack)
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Carlow College Graduate Launches Children's Residential Care Service
Carlow College Graduate Launches Children's Residential Care Service
Posted by Carlow College
PR Executive Graduate Testimonial
PR Executive Graduate Testimonial
Posted by TU Dublin - Grangegorman
Emmett O'Brien - Test Engineer
Emmett O'Brien - Test Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Product Manager, Electrical Tools & Accessories
Product Manager, Electrical Tools & Accessories
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
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