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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Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Plumber - Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Mark Darby, ACA & Marketing Activation Manager
Marketing Activation Manager - Mark Darby, ACA & Marketing Activation Manager
Audrey Cahatol - Finding the recipe for success with a culinary career
Pastry Chef - Audrey Cahatol - Finding the recipe for success with a culinary career
Sharon Rabi
Design Engineer / Entrepreneur - Sharon Rabi
Liam Dowling
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Liam Dowling

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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Denise Harrington
Denise Harrington, Supply Chain Analyst

Denise Harrington is a Supply Chain Analyst at Musgrave. Denise studied Commerce International with German at UCC.

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Career Articles

CPA Part Time and Distance Learning
CPA Part Time and Distance Learning
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
Meeting the Educational Needs of 21st Century Farming
Meeting the Educational Needs of 21st Century Farming
Posted by CareersPortal
Tom Kent - Forestry Lecturer in WIT
Tom Kent - Forestry Lecturer in WIT
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
SETU Computing & Networking Graduate Testimonials
SETU Computing & Networking Graduate Testimonials
Posted by SETU - Carlow Campus
A day in the life of a Community Engagement Manager
A day in the life of a Community Engagement Manager
Posted by CareersPortal
Brid Sheehan - Grid Controller
Brid Sheehan - Grid Controller
Posted by CareersPortal
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