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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Irish Hotels Federation
A Career in Hospitality - Irish Hotels Federation
Niall Gibbons
Languages Supporting a Career in Tourism - Niall Gibbons
Midwife
Midwife - Midwife
Veon Forestry
Forestry Careers - Veon Forestry
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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Owen Hughes
Owen Hughes, Manufacturing Technician

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Career Articles

Theology Graduate St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
Theology Graduate St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
Posted by St. Patrick's Pontifical University
Women Step into Farming – Teresa Roche's farm diversification story
Women Step into Farming – Teresa Roche's farm diversification story
Posted by CareersPortal
Bob Lawlor - Electronic Engineer
Bob Lawlor - Electronic Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Sheila O'Connor - Engineering Project Auditor
Posted by CareersPortal
Examining Medical Device Design
Examining Medical Device Design
Posted by National College of Art and Design - NCAD
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
Posted by University College Dublin - UCD
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