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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Sales Assistant Supervalu - Sales Assistant Supervalu
Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
Fire Fighter / Paramedic Dublin Fire Brigade - Dublin Fire Brigade Fire Fighter and Paramedic
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Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner - Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner
OEM Engineering Traineeship
OEM Engineering Traineeship - OEM Engineering Traineeship
Fergal Donnelly
European Commission - Fergal Donnelly

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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Marie Coughlin
Marie Coughlin, Clerical Officer

Maire Coughlin is a Clerical Officer working in Cork County Council in the Housing Maintenance Department.  She did a Secretarial Course after school and has worked in the County Council for the last 32 years in a variety of roles.

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Liam Malone - Coillte’s Forest division
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Commandant Jane O'Neill of the Engineer Corps: "It's never really your standard nine to five"
Posted by Irish Defence Forces
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