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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Terry O'Brien
Woodcarver - Terry O'Brien
Senior Financial Manager - Microsoft
Senior Financial Manager - Senior Financial Manager - Microsoft
Sinead Ni Mhaonaigh
Artist - Sinead Ni Mhaonaigh
Disability Supports: A-Z of Getting College Ready
A to Z of Getting College Ready - Disability Supports: A-Z of Getting College Ready
Eileen Faherty
Electrician / Quantity Surveyor - Eileen Faherty

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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Daragh Little
Daragh Little, Managing Director of Forestry

Darragh Little is Managing Director of forestry for Veon Limited.  In his role he is responsible for forestry policy and Strategy and Research and Development within Veon. 

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Career Articles

Women Step into Farming – A succession success story with Sophie Bell
Women Step into Farming – A succession success story with Sophie Bell
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Working as Head of Operations at Engineering Firm Enbio
Working as Head of Operations at Engineering Firm Enbio
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Fiona Dowling - Head Girl Jamie Osbourne Racing
Fiona Dowling - Head Girl Jamie Osbourne Racing
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
So you want to be an Astronomer
So you want to be an Astronomer
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Cyber Security Officer for HSE - Jason Cooney
Cyber Security Officer for HSE - Jason Cooney
Posted by Health Service Executive
Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
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