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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Ambulance Service
Emergency Medical Call Taker & Dispatcher - Ambulance Service
Irish Translator (EU)
Translator EU (Irish) - Irish Translator (EU)
Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Fire Fighter / Paramedic Dublin Fire Brigade - Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Plumber - Ailbhe Lacey - My Apprenticeship Career Journey as a Plumber
Heather De Lacy
Candle Maker - Heather De Lacy

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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Abbie Rice
Abbie Rice, Associate Accountant/IFS Apprentice

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Career Articles

Karen Walsh - Solicitor in Practice
Karen Walsh - Solicitor in Practice
Posted by The Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre
My Career as a Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
My Career as a Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Posted by Wind Energy Ireland
An Overview of Forensic Accountancy
An Overview of Forensic Accountancy
Posted by CareersPortal
Siobhán Doyle - Lead Modellor
Siobhán Doyle - Lead Modellor
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Product Manager - Fidelity Investments
Product Manager - Fidelity Investments
Posted by CareersPortal
The Long and Winding Road to Practising at the Bar
The Long and Winding Road to Practising at the Bar
Posted by CareersPortal
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