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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Electrical Apprentice
Electrical Apprentice - Electrical Apprentice
Fergal Donnelly
European Commission - Fergal Donnelly
Technical Specialist at Microsoft
Technical Specialist at Microsoft - Technical Specialist at Microsoft
John McElhinney
Accountancy Partner - John McElhinney
Edel Carleton
JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton

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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Deirdre Kelleghan
Deirdre Kelleghan, Amateur Astronomer

Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, amateur astronomer, informal educator and writer. Here she talks about how she chose her career, what her job is like, the cool things in her work, and her tips on what to study.

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Career Articles

Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
Inside the Career of Cartoonist Nigel Parkinson
Inside the Career of Cartoonist Nigel Parkinson
Posted by CareersPortal
Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
Posted by CareersPortal
Product Manager, Electrical Tools & Accessories
Product Manager, Electrical Tools & Accessories
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
Fisheries Scientist
Fisheries Scientist
Posted by Marine Institute
Chartered Accountant - PwC
Chartered Accountant - PwC
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
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