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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Clinical Midwife Manager
Clinical Midwife Manager - Clinical Midwife Manager
Damien Mason
Mechanical Engineer - Damien Mason
Horticulture at National Botanic Gardens
Studying Horticulture at National Botanic Gardens - Horticulture at National Botanic Gardens
Tourism Careers at Market Lane Restaurants
Restaurant Careers - Tourism Careers at Market Lane Restaurants
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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Kelvin E Lau How
Kelvin E Lau How, PHD Student RCSI

Kelvin E Lau How is a PHD Student in RCSI. His current study involves the study of RNA editing in the brain. 

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Career Articles

Day in the Life of a Dietitian - Mairéad Doyle
Day in the Life of a Dietitian - Mairéad Doyle
Posted by Health Service Executive
Theology Student at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
Theology Student at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth
Posted by St. Patrick's Pontifical University
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Sinead McCool - Product Innovation Officer
Sinead McCool - Product Innovation Officer
Posted by CareersPortal
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Posted by CareersPortal
Kate McErlean: Analyst in Financial Services
Kate McErlean: Analyst in Financial Services
Posted by Deloitte
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