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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Erin Lambe
Graduate Tax Programme - Erin Lambe
Brian Kelly
Science Entrepreneur - Brian Kelly
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Pfizer Facility Tour - Pfizer Grange Castle Facility
Richie O'Hara Jnr - Forging a unique career path on the water
Creative & Marketing Director - Richie O'Hara Jnr - Forging a unique career path on the water
Defence Forces Cadet Induction
Cadet Induction - Defence Forces Cadet Induction

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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Fergal Donnelly
Fergal Donnelly, European Commission

Fergal Donnelly has worked in the European Comission for the last 20 years. He trained as a medical doctor and wanted to pursue a career in the medical sphere in an international environment, which led him to his career in Brussels.

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Career Articles

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Exploring Science Careers - AUTOMATION ENGINEER
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Hotel Manager
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A Career as a Business Analyst
A Career as a Business Analyst
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Carol Tully: Human Capital Management
Carol Tully: Human Capital Management
Posted by Deloitte
TCPID Graduate - A&L Goodbody
TCPID Graduate - A&L Goodbody
Posted by Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
Q and A with Thomas Street Volunteer Ambassador
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