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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Niamh Briggs
Garda - Niamh Briggs
Audrey O'Hara
Senior Solicitor - Audrey O'Hara
Ian Lawlor - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Teagasc Horticulture Student - Ian Lawlor - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
Head Chef - Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
Who are the men and women of the Irish Air Corps?
What do we do? - Who are the men and women of the Irish Air Corps?

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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Tom Tooher
Tom Tooher, Lieutenant - Army

Tom is a Lieutenant in the 2nd Cavalry Squadron, based in Dublin. He completed a Masters degree in Agricultural science, went on to work in environmental engineering for 2 years and then enlisted in the Army as a Cadet.

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Career Articles

Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee
Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee
Posted by Ballyfermot College of Further Education
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
From the office to the great outdoors with a PLC Course
From the office to the great outdoors with a PLC Course
Posted by CareersPortal
A day in the life of a Model
A day in the life of a Model
Posted by CareersPortal
From DCU to Silicon Valley – My Career in Tax Journey
From DCU to Silicon Valley – My Career in Tax Journey
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
The Arts Job for CSI fans
The Arts Job for CSI fans
Posted by CareersPortal
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