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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Sinead Fox Hamilton
Associate Director - Sinead Fox Hamilton
McDonald's
Fun & Opportunities - McDonald's
Summer Intern at EDF Renewals
Summer Intern at EDF Renewals - Summer Intern at EDF Renewals
Student Languages Ambassador - Julia
Why Study Languages? - Polish and Spanish - Student Languages Ambassador - Julia
Wildlife Ecologist
Wildlife Ecologist - Wildlife Ecologist

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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Niamh Briggs
Niamh Briggs, Garda

Niamh Briggs is a Community Garda based in Limerick. She completed a degree in Exercise & Health Studies in WIT prior to joining An Gardaí Síochána. Niamh is captain of the Irish women's rugby team and intends to sit her Sergeant exams in the coming year.

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Career Articles

Applying STEM to Journalism
Applying STEM to Journalism
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Construction Plant Fitter Apprenticeship
Construction Plant Fitter Apprenticeship
Posted by CareersPortal
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Deloitte Graduate in Tax
Deloitte Graduate in Tax
Posted by Deloitte
Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
Artisan Salmon Smokehouse Owner
Posted by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Julie Currid - Co-Founder and COO of Initiafy
Julie Currid - Co-Founder and COO of Initiafy
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
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