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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Interpreter - Breda Ni Mhaoláin
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Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
Surfer & Outdoor Activities Instructor - Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
Hugh Cooney
Entrepeneur - Hugh Cooney
David O'Sullivan
Marine Biologist and Geoscientist - David O'Sullivan

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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Ross O'Brien
Ross O'Brien, Graduate Recruitment Team Lead

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Career Articles

Health Informatics Lecturer at the University of Galway
Health Informatics Lecturer at the University of Galway
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Claudia Sheridan - Electrical Engineer
Claudia Sheridan - Electrical Engineer
Posted by ESB
More roads than one to your chosen career
More roads than one to your chosen career
Posted by CareersPortal
6 Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
6 Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
Posted by CareersPortal
Kate Meleady - Aircraft Engineer
Kate Meleady - Aircraft Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Manager - Arigna Mining Experience
Manager - Arigna Mining Experience
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
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