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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IBEC Laboratory Apprenticeship
Laboratory Apprenticeship - IBEC Laboratory Apprenticeship
Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College - Forestry Virtual College Open Day
Forestry - Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College - Forestry Virtual College Open Day
Student Video
Horticulture - Student Video
OEM Engineering Traineeship
OEM Engineering Traineeship - OEM Engineering Traineeship
Garda Reserve Information
Garda Reserve - Garda Reserve Information

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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Lorraine Brophy
Lorraine Brophy, Sales Operations Manager

Lorraine Brophy works as a Sales Operations Manager for Lidl Ireland.  She is currently on an exchange programme working in Lidl Germany where not only is she learning the language but she also has responsibility for 3 stores in Berlin.

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Career Articles

Top Tips On Landing that Job In Tourism And Hospitality
Top Tips On Landing that Job In Tourism And Hospitality
Posted by CareersPortal
What is a Planner?
What is a Planner?
Posted by Office of the Planning Regulator
Thinking of a Career as an Environmental Chemist?
Thinking of a Career as an Environmental Chemist?
Posted by CareersPortal
Dairy Farming: Can You Milk It?
Dairy Farming: Can You Milk It?
Posted by CareersPortal
My Career as a Fashion Buyer
My Career as a Fashion Buyer
Posted by CareersPortal
Chartered Accountant - Deloitte
Chartered Accountant - Deloitte
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
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