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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Tony Hayes
Glass Maker - Tony Hayes
Brian Cadigan
Primary School Teacher - Brian Cadigan
Allen	Monks
Economist - Allen Monks
Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Wind Turbine Technician - Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Primary School Teacher (Irish)
Primary School Teacher (Irish) - Primary School Teacher (Irish)

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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Dr Jan Steiner
Dr Jan Steiner, Anaesthetist

Jan works as an Anaesthetist in Letterkenny General Hospital. Originally from Germany, Jan completed his medical training as a general Doctor (MD) and went on to specialise as an Anaesthetist.

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Career Articles

A Week in My Community Midwife Role
A Week in My Community Midwife Role
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Careers in the Creative Arts - Theatre Management
Careers in the Creative Arts - Theatre Management
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A Career in Law
A Career in Law
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A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
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Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Posted by Shannon College of Hotel Management
So you want to be a Health Promotion Officer
So you want to be a Health Promotion Officer
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