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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Laboratory Astrophysics
Laboratory Astrophysics - Laboratory Astrophysics
Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
Surfer & Outdoor Activities Instructor - Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
Adrian Keatley - Race Horse Trainer
Race Horse Trainer - Adrian Keatley - Race Horse Trainer
Rob D'Eath
Ceramics Designer - Rob D'Eath
Ryan Basquel
Audit Assistant - Ryan Basquel

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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Lorraine Brophy
Lorraine Brophy, Sales Operations Manager

Lorraine Brophy works as a Sales Operations Manager for Lidl Ireland.  She is currently on an exchange programme working in Lidl Germany where not only is she learning the language but she also has responsibility for 3 stores in Berlin.

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Career Articles

Frances McHugh - Teagasc Forestry Development Officer
Frances McHugh - Teagasc Forestry Development Officer
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
Orla O'Sullivan - Bioinformatics Researcher
Orla O'Sullivan - Bioinformatics Researcher
Posted by CareersPortal
Landscape Gardener
Landscape Gardener
Posted by Teagasc
Kate Meleady - Aircraft Engineer
Kate Meleady - Aircraft Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
Harvesting Technologist - Coillte
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
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