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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A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice
A Day in the Life of an ESB Apprentice - A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice
Michael Roche
Potter - Michael Roche
Gillian Cagney
Mechanical Engineer - Gillian Cagney
Sharon Carty
Opera Singer - Sharon Carty
Peter LaComber
Consulting Engineer - Peter LaComber

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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Emilia Gilroy
Emilia Gilroy, Garda

Emilia Gilroy is a Garda stationed in Tallaght, Dublin. She is originally from Poland and graduated from Templemore Garda College in 2015. As her career within the organisation progresses Emilia hopes to undertake a course in specialist interviewing.

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Career Articles

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
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Career Profile: Bartender at The Gleneagle Hotel
Career Profile: Bartender at The Gleneagle Hotel
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Bioprocess Associate Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bioprocess Associate Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted by Cathal Brugha FET College
Tourism & Travel Graduate
Tourism & Travel Graduate
Posted by Monaghan Institute
From PLC to Podcast Stardom
From PLC to Podcast Stardom
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 If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
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