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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We are You
Men and women of the Defence Forces - We are You
Roseann Gilligan
Executive Officer - Roseann Gilligan
Working in Recruitment at TUSLA
TUSLA Recruitment Officer - Working in Recruitment at TUSLA
Student Video
Horticulture - Student Video
Paul Meany
School Principal - Paul Meany

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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Louise Mc Donald
Louise Mc Donald, Private (Line)

Louise comes from a military background and always felt she would like to join the army. She completed her Leaving Cert before joining, and has completed several additional courses as part of her training.

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Career Articles

A day in the life of a Nanosystems Researcher
A day in the life of a Nanosystems Researcher
Posted by CareersPortal
SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
SEO & Grow – DCU Alumni share their success story
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Janice Galbraith - Account Manager
Janice Galbraith - Account Manager
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
HPAT - Ireland: A Student's Experience
HPAT - Ireland: A Student's Experience
Posted by Career Services
A career in Food Science
A career in Food Science
Posted by CareersPortal
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
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