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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Dani
Accenture Technology Graduate Programme - Dani
Nicola O'Higgins
Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins
OEM Apprenticeship
Comblift OEM Apprenticeship - OEM Apprenticeship
We are You
Men and women of the Defence Forces - We are You
Centra Careers – Store Manager
Centra Store Manager - Centra Careers – Store Manager

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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Mary Jo Sheridan
Mary Jo Sheridan, Tourism Manager - Dublinia

Mary Jo Sheridan is Tourism Manager at Dublinia. She studied a Diploma in Hospitality Management, Supervisory Management, Front of House Management and completed a Level 6 Business Management.

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Career Articles

A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
Posted by Teagasc
So you want to be an Archaeologist?
So you want to be an Archaeologist?
Posted by CareersPortal
Deloitte Graduate in Tax
Deloitte Graduate in Tax
Posted by Deloitte
Partner in Financial Services Tax at PwC
Partner in Financial Services Tax at PwC
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
So you want to be an Executive Assistant
So you want to be an Executive Assistant
Posted by CareersPortal
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