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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Anthony Rafferty
Clerical Officer - Anthony Rafferty
Garda Careers in Action
Careers In Action - Garda Careers in Action
Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprentice
Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprentice - Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprentice
A career in the Horse Racing Industry
A Career in the Horse Racing Industry - A career in the Horse Racing Industry
Dr Arlene O'Neill
Physicist - Dr Arlene O'Neill

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley, Rugby Player

Ian McKinley is a professional rugby player working as coach in Italy.  Communicating through Italian is essential for his work as a coach and as a player on the pitch.

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Career Articles

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Electrical Apprenticeship
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Natasha Sherling: Sparkling Specialist
Natasha Sherling: Sparkling Specialist
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Niamh Shaw - Science Communicator and Performer
Niamh Shaw - Science Communicator and Performer
Posted by CareersPortal
MBC Graduate Testimonial: Business & Office Administration
MBC Graduate Testimonial: Business & Office Administration
Posted by Moate Business College
From the Classics to Veterinary Nursing
From the Classics to Veterinary Nursing
Posted by CareersPortal
International Financial Services Apprenticeship
International Financial Services Apprenticeship
Posted by CareersPortal
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