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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Dawn Meats Apprenticeship Programme
Apprenticeship Programme - Dawn Meats Apprenticeship Programme
Insurance Apprenticeship
Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship - Insurance Apprenticeship
MSLETB Sales Apprenticeship
Sales Apprenticeship - MSLETB Sales Apprenticeship
Christine Akinrinde - Brand Designer
Brand Designer - Christine Akinrinde - Brand Designer
Working with Johnson & Johnson
Working with Johnson & Johnson - Working with Johnson & Johnson

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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Career Articles

"I chose a different route" FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate
"I chose a different route" FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate
Posted by SOLAS
Senior Tax Manager with PwC
Senior Tax Manager with PwC
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
My Career as a Zoologist
My Career as a Zoologist
Posted by Marine Institute
How STEM is transforming food production
How STEM is transforming food production
Posted by Dublin City University - DCU
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Posted by Shannon College of Hotel Management
Health Informatics Lecturer at the University of Galway
Health Informatics Lecturer at the University of Galway
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
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