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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Rachel Berry
Pharmacist - Rachel Berry
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Hearing Aid Dispenser - Hearing Aid Dispenser
Female Sheet Metal Apprentice
Sheet Metal Worker - Female Sheet Metal Apprentice
Fashion Designer
Fashion Designer - Fashion Designer
Padraig Parle
Teacher - Special Needs - Padraig Parle

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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Kevin Keary
Kevin Keary, Parliamentary Assistant

Kevin Keary is Parliamentary Assistant to MEP Sean Kelly. He recieved his BA International in Spanish and Sociological Political Studies from NUI Galway. His job is based in Brussels where he has worked on projects such as the International Fund for Ireland.

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Career Articles

A Week on My Medical Oncology Ward
A Week on My Medical Oncology Ward
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Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
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Examining Medical Device Design
Examining Medical Device Design
Posted by National College of Art and Design - NCAD
Finn Lyons - Pulling the perfect pint at The Guinness Storehouse
Finn Lyons - Pulling the perfect pint at The Guinness Storehouse
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Working as Head of Operations at Engineering Firm Enbio
Working as Head of Operations at Engineering Firm Enbio
Posted by CareersPortal
Veterinary nursing as a profession in Ireland
Veterinary nursing as a profession in Ireland
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