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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Veon Forestry
Forestry Careers - Veon Forestry
Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Dublin Fire Brigade - Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Regional Planning Officer
Regional Planning Officer - Regional Planning Officer
Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service
Construction Health and Safety Officer
Construction Health and Safety Officer - Construction Health and Safety Officer

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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Fiona Uyema
Fiona Uyema, Chef

Fiona Uyema is a TV cook, author and founder of a Japanese food company. Fiona has spent time living and working in Japan, being able to communciate in Japanese has been hugely significant to her career.

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Career Articles

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
Posted by CareersPortal
So you want to work in Computer Science?
So you want to work in Computer Science?
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
Posted by CareersPortal
What is the study of physics?
What is the study of physics?
Posted by CareersPortal
From Bahrain to Tipperary - Technical Group Engineer
From Bahrain to Tipperary - Technical Group Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Matthew Woods - Finding Hospitality Work Through Work Placement
Matthew Woods - Finding Hospitality Work Through Work Placement
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
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