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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Operations Trading Manager at ElectroRoute
Operations Trading Manager - Operations Trading Manager at ElectroRoute
Irish Hotels Federation
A Career in Hospitality - Irish Hotels Federation
St. Michael's House celebrates International Nurses Day 2022
St. Michael's House Celebration - St. Michael's House celebrates International Nurses Day 2022
Student Languages Ambassador - Marcus
Studying World Languages at UCC - Student Languages Ambassador - Marcus
Lisa Kelly
Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly

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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Seamus Dunne
Seamus Dunne, Forestry Inspectorate

Seamus Dunne is responsible for managing the Forestry Inspectorate in the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

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Career Articles

A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist
Posted by Tusla Child and Family Agency
Cyber Security Officer for HSE - Jason Cooney
Cyber Security Officer for HSE - Jason Cooney
Posted by Health Service Executive
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE
Posted by CAFRE - College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
CPA for School Leavers
CPA for School Leavers
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
 If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
If you want to become a vet you need practical experience
Posted by CareersPortal
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