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 Irish interpreter working for the EU institutions
Irish Interpreter in the EU - A day in the life of an Irish interpreter working for the EU institutions
ETB Engineering Upskilling Courses
Engineering Upskilling Programmes - ETB Engineering Upskilling Courses
Paul Merrigan - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Teagasc Horticulture Student - Paul Merrigan - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Construction Health and Safety Officer
Construction Health and Safety Officer - Construction Health and Safety Officer
Combilift OEM Traineeship - Gary's Story
OEM Traineeship - Combilift OEM Traineeship - Gary's Story

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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Dr Jan Steiner
Dr Jan Steiner, Anaesthetist

Jan works as an Anaesthetist in Letterkenny General Hospital. Originally from Germany, Jan completed his medical training as a general Doctor (MD) and went on to specialise as an Anaesthetist.

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Career Articles

Fashion Designer
Fashion Designer
Posted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Pulse College Graduate - Music Technology
Pulse College Graduate - Music Technology
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Seamus Callanan – Bank of Ireland & Tipperary Hurler
Seamus Callanan – Bank of Ireland & Tipperary Hurler
Posted by TUS Midwest
Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Posted by CareersPortal
Computer Systems & Networks Graduate
Computer Systems & Networks Graduate
Posted by Monaghan Institute
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Posted by Teagasc
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