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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Niall O'Neill
Forester - Niall O'Neill
Aftercare Worker
Aftercare Worker - Aftercare Worker
Rodney Cadden, Margaret Daly & David McLoughlin
Garda Reserve - Rodney Cadden, Margaret Daly & David McLoughlin
Ronan Doherty
Web Developer - Ronan Doherty
Veon Forestry
Forestry Careers - Veon Forestry

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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Sarah Tuite
Sarah Tuite, AIB Sales Advisor

Sarah Tuite is a Personal Sales Advisor at AIB.

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Career Articles

Kate McErlean: Analyst in Financial Services
Kate McErlean: Analyst in Financial Services
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Exploring Science Careers - BIOCHEMIST
Exploring Science Careers - BIOCHEMIST
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Avril Kennan - Head of Research and Advocacy
Avril Kennan - Head of Research and Advocacy
Posted by CareersPortal
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Exploring Science Careers - ENERGY ENGINEERING
Posted by CareersPortal
Thinking of a career in Physiology and Neuroscience?
Thinking of a career in Physiology and Neuroscience?
Posted by CareersPortal
From Marketing to Brewery Owner
From Marketing to Brewery Owner
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
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