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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Dublin Airport Airside Management Unit
Safety Operations at Dublin Airport - Dublin Airport Airside Management Unit
Student Ambassador - Languages
Applied Languages and Translation Studies - Student Ambassador - Languages
Joanne Bradley
Mercury Engineering - Joanne Bradley
Irish Voices - EU Careers
Irish Voices - Irish Voices - EU Careers
Graduate Opportunities 2020 | Industrial and Employee Relations
Executive Officer - Graduate Opportunities 2020 | Industrial and Employee Relations

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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Bryan Daniels
Bryan Daniels, Farmer - Dairy

After completing his Leaving Cert in Kilkenny College, Bryan went to Kildalton College to achieve an Certificate in Agriculture, and subsequently a Certificate in Farming. Coming from a farming background, Bryan has achieved several awards for the quality of his Farming.

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Career Articles

STEM research essential in programming computers with modern technology
STEM research essential in programming computers with modern technology
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
Posted by CareersPortal
Brian Bowler - 25 Years in Hospitality
Brian Bowler - 25 Years in Hospitality
Posted by CareersPortal
Ida Milne - Social Historian
Ida Milne - Social Historian
Posted by CareersPortal
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
HPAT - Ireland: A Student's Experience
HPAT - Ireland: A Student's Experience
Posted by Career Services
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