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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Society of Chartered Surveyors
SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors
Irish Translator (EU)
Translator EU (Irish) - Irish Translator (EU)
Jen
Technology Graduate Programme - Jen
Aoife
Auditor - Aoife
Women Working in Wind
Work In Wind - Women Working in Wind

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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Cal Mc Donagh
Cal Mc Donagh, Senior Clinical Psychologist

Cal Mc Donagh is a clinical psychologist working in the HSE alongside a team of Primary Care staff who deals with mild-to-moderate psychological needs.

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Career Articles

Colin Walshe - Electrical Engineer
Colin Walshe - Electrical Engineer
Posted by ESB
Fashion Designer
Fashion Designer
Posted by Griffith College Dublin
A Week in My Community Midwife Role
A Week in My Community Midwife Role
Posted by CareersPortal
What does an engineer really do?
What does an engineer really do?
Posted by ESB
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
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