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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Jane Kennedy
Research & Development Manager - Jane Kennedy
Insight and Innovation Director at Musgrave
Insight and Innovation Director at Musgrave - Insight and Innovation Director at Musgrave

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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Abbie Rice
Abbie Rice, Associate Accountant/IFS Apprentice

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Career Articles

A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Psychologist
Posted by Tusla Child and Family Agency
First Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Ennis Hospital
First Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Ennis Hospital
Posted by CareersPortal
So you want to be a professional boxer
So you want to be a professional boxer
Posted by CareersPortal
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Volunteers Tell of their Experiences Overseas
Volunteers Tell of their Experiences Overseas
Posted by CareersPortal
Tourism & Travel Graduate
Tourism & Travel Graduate
Posted by Monaghan Institute
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