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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IBEC Laboratory Apprenticeship
Laboratory Apprenticeship - IBEC Laboratory Apprenticeship
Irish Cement
Engineering - Irish Cement - Irish Cement
Lisa Curry
Catering Sales Executive - Lisa Curry
Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Fire Fighter / Paramedic Dublin Fire Brigade - Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Larissa Tardelli
Designer Group - Larissa Tardelli

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 O’Reilly
Jonathan O’Reilly, Principal Social Worker

Jonathan O’Reilly is a Principal Social Worker with TUSLA working with separated children seeking international protection.

 

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Career Articles

Caoimhe - Athletic Therapy and Training student DCU
Caoimhe - Athletic Therapy and Training student DCU
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Furniture Maker
Furniture Maker
Posted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Roseanne Dizon - Student Engineer
Roseanne Dizon - Student Engineer
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
A day in the life of a Low Yield Analyst
A day in the life of a Low Yield Analyst
Posted by CareersPortal
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
What it's like to work in the Dublin Science Gallery
What it's like to work in the Dublin Science Gallery
Posted by CareersPortal
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