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. 

Discover Careers
View All
Lorna Buggle - Racing Yard Head Girl
Racing Yard Head Girl - Lorna Buggle - Racing Yard Head Girl
What is a Chartered Building Surveyor?
Chartered Building Surveyor - What is a Chartered Building Surveyor?
Defence Forces Naval Service Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering Officer - Defence Forces Naval Service Marine Engineering
Dublin Fire Brigade Extrication & Trauma Team
Extrication & Trauma Team - Dublin Fire Brigade Extrication & Trauma Team
Primary School Principal (Irish Language)
Primary School Principal (Irish Language) - Primary School Principal (Irish Language)

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Explore Career Interests...
Career Chat...
View All
Ian McKinley
Ian McKinley, Rugby Player

Ian McKinley is a professional rugby player working as coach in Italy.  Communicating through Italian is essential for his work as a coach and as a player on the pitch.

Ask me a question!

Career Articles

Julie Currid - Co-Founder and COO of Initiafy
Julie Currid - Co-Founder and COO of Initiafy
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
Senior Tax Manager with PwC
Senior Tax Manager with PwC
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
"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
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
UCD Graduate Testimonials: Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
Posted by University College Dublin - UCD
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Women Step into Farming – Hannah Quinn Mulligan's sustainability journey
Women Step into Farming – Hannah Quinn Mulligan's sustainability journey
Posted by CareersPortal
Close