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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Banqueting Head Chef
Banqueting Head Chef - Banqueting Head Chef
Marine Institute
National Maritime College - Marine Institute
Niall Gibbons
Languages Supporting a Career in Tourism - Niall Gibbons
Aaron - Department of Justice and Equality
Department of Justice and Equality - Aaron - Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Trainee
A Day in the Life - Garda Trainee

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?

Linguistic?

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

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Liam McCaul
Liam McCaul, R&D Engineer

Liam McCaul is an R&D Engineer. His daily job activities include carrying out research to develop new ways to make products more energy efficient, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and Product Development.

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Career Articles

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Accounting Technician Apprentice Sophie Ellis
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Nicola McManus - Quality Controller
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ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
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A Day in the Life of a Criminal Barrister
A Day in the Life of a Criminal Barrister
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Business & Office Administration Graduate
Business & Office Administration Graduate
Posted by Monaghan Institute
A day in the life of a Physics Lecturer
A day in the life of a Physics Lecturer
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