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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Mary Buckley
Executive Director IDA Ireland - Mary Buckley
Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Fire Fighter / Paramedic Dublin Fire Brigade - Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Manufacturing Engineer at Combilift
Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Engineer at Combilift
Failte Ireland Graduate Programme
Ibec Graduate Programme - Failte Ireland Graduate Programme
Peter LaComber
Consulting Engineer - Peter LaComber

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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Jack Barry
Jack Barry, Analyst, Transfer Agency

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Career Articles

Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
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What life is really like as an artistic director
What life is really like as an artistic director
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Steve Elliman - Research Scientist
Steve Elliman - Research Scientist
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Career Story: Software Developer
Career Story: Software Developer
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Careers in the Creative Arts - Acting
Careers in the Creative Arts - Acting
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Pulse College Graduate - Music Production for Games
Pulse College Graduate - Music Production for Games
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