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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Donal Kennedy
European Parliament - Donal Kennedy
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Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service
Rodney Cadden, Margaret Daly & David McLoughlin
Garda Reserve - Rodney Cadden, Margaret Daly & David McLoughlin
Naoise Pye
Social Care Worker - Naoise Pye

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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Megan Walsh
Megan Walsh, Mechanical Engineer

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Career Articles

A Theological Career Journey
A Theological Career Journey
Posted by CareersPortal
My Summer in London as an Events Intern
My Summer in London as an Events Intern
Posted by Munster Technological University - MTU
Pulse College Graduate - Film Production
Pulse College Graduate - Film Production
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Reasons to study Veterinary Medicine in UCD
Reasons to study Veterinary Medicine in UCD
Posted by University College Dublin - UCD
Careeer Stories: From Nutritional Sciences to Purchasing
Careeer Stories: From Nutritional Sciences to Purchasing
Posted by CareersPortal
STEM research essential in programming computers with modern technology
STEM research essential in programming computers with modern technology
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
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