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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Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme (WAM)
Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme (WAM) - Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme (WAM)
Peter Clifford
Probationer Garda - Peter Clifford
Marketing and Communications Intern
Microsoft Marketing & Communications Intern - Marketing and Communications Intern
Emilia Gilroy
Garda - Emilia Gilroy
Sarah Tenanty
Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty

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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Emmet Tobin
Emmet Tobin, Validation Engineer

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Career Articles

Life as a STEM Graduate at Deloitte
Life as a STEM Graduate at Deloitte
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Electrical Apprenticeship
Electrical Apprenticeship
Posted by CareersPortal
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
DCU Marketing, Innovation & Technology – What Is It?
DCU Marketing, Innovation & Technology – What Is It?
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Working with The Irish Coast Guard
Working with The Irish Coast Guard
Posted by CareersPortal
SETU Business & Humanities Graduate Testimonials
SETU Business & Humanities Graduate Testimonials
Posted by SETU - Carlow Campus
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