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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Marketing and Communications Intern
Microsoft Marketing & Communications Intern - Marketing and Communications Intern
Kevin Keary
Parliamentary Assistant - Kevin Keary
EirGrid Graduate Development Programme
EirGrid Graduate Programme - EirGrid Graduate Development Programme
Irish Voices - EU Careers
Irish Voices - Irish Voices - EU Careers
Product Manager at Microsoft
Product Manager at Microsoft - Product Manager at Microsoft

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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Louise Mc Donald
Louise Mc Donald, Private (Line)

Louise comes from a military background and always felt she would like to join the army. She completed her Leaving Cert before joining, and has completed several additional courses as part of her training.

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Career Articles

Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
Exploring Science Careers - ELECTRICIAN
Posted by CareersPortal
A Career In Astronomy
A Career In Astronomy
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Jennie Masterson - Enterprise Support Advisor
Jennie Masterson - Enterprise Support Advisor
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the life of a Cruise Ship Receptionist
A Day in the life of a Cruise Ship Receptionist
Posted by CareersPortal
Faces of the Sea Patricia Wilson, Fish Health Unit
Faces of the Sea Patricia Wilson, Fish Health Unit
Posted by Marine Institute
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Posted by Teagasc
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