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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Creative Media / Marketing Executive
Creative Media / Marketing Executive - Creative Media / Marketing Executive
Motor Industry Apprenticeships
Finding work in the Motor Industry - Motor Industry Apprenticeships
Public Administration, Politics & EU Career Sector
Public Administration, Politics & EU - Public Administration, Politics & EU Career Sector
Think Languages Event 2019
Think Languages Event - Think Languages Event 2019
Transport Operations and Commerical Driver Apprenticeship
Commercial Driver Apprentice - Transport Operations and Commerical Driver Apprenticeship

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

A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
Posted by CareersPortal
Customer Support Engineer Intern
Customer Support Engineer Intern
Posted by CareersPortal
Six Fashion Careers of the Future
Six Fashion Careers of the Future
Posted by CareersPortal
Chef de Partie at the Vanilla Pod Restaurant
Chef de Partie at the Vanilla Pod Restaurant
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Posted by Teagasc
Hotel Manager
Hotel Manager
Posted by Monaghan Institute
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